Cardiovascular Risk, Obesity, and Sociodemographic Indicators in a Brazilian Population

• Main Authors: Nayla Cristina do Vale Moreira (Author), Ibrahimu Mdala (Author), Akhtar Hussain (Author), Bishwajit Bhowmik (Author), Tasnima Siddiquee (Author), Virgínia Oliveira Fernandes (Author), Renan M. Montenegro (Author), Haakon E. Meyer (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2021-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background and Aims: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally and in Brazil. Evidence suggests that the risk of CVDs differs by race/ethnicity. Scarce information exists about the association between CVD risk, obesity indicators and sociodemographic characteristics in t...