Cardiovascular risk factors among Roma and non-Roma populations in underprivileged settlements
Lilla Andréka,
Orsolya Csenteri-Bárdos,
Gergő József Szőllősi
et al.
Abstract:Background
The ‘Taking the screening tests close to the people’ program offers cardiovascular screening to the inhabitants of underprivileged settlements. This study aimed to evaluate the cardiovascular risk factors of underprivileged populations, including individuals who described themselves as belonging to the Roma population.
Methods
During the program, we collected information about demographic features, lifestyle and current illnesses. A gene… Show more
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