Abdominal obesity, serum estradiol and cardiovascular risk among Nigerian postmenopausal women: a cross-sectional study
Omolara T Lewechi-Uke,
Ikeoluwapo O Ajayi,
Joshua O Akinyemi
Abstract:Background: Rates of cardiovascular (CV) disease mortality is usually higher in men but this equalizes with that of women following menopause.
Objectives: This was to determine the contribution of abdominal obesity and estradiol to cardiovascular risk in postmenopausal women (PMW) as well as estimate their CV risk profile.
Methods: 271 consenting PMW were recruited consecutively into this cross-sectional hospital-based study. Data relating to their socio-demography, blood pressure and anthropometry… Show more
“…Others highlight teenage pregnancy 7 , contraception and fertility issues 8 - 9 . Health challenges of menopause, and pre-menopause hold a special place 10 - 11 as are social behavior and violence against women and the girl child 12 - 14 .…”
“…Others highlight teenage pregnancy 7 , contraception and fertility issues 8 - 9 . Health challenges of menopause, and pre-menopause hold a special place 10 - 11 as are social behavior and violence against women and the girl child 12 - 14 .…”
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