Epidemiology of cardiovascular risk factors in Greece: aims, design and baseline characteristics of the ATTICA study

Abstract

Background: In an attempt to evaluate the levels of several cardiovascular risk factors in Greece we conducted a population-based health and nutrition survey, the "ATTICA study". In this work we present the design and the methodology of the study, as well as the status of various baseline characteristics of the participants.

Cardiovascular Health among Adults in Syria: A Model from Developing Countries

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