Feasibility of a cardiovascular cohort in a Sub-Saharan Africa community: preliminary report of the pilot project TAHES (Tanvè Health Study) in Benin

• Main Authors: Yessito Corine Houehanou (Author), Carmelle Mizéhoun-Adissoda (Author), Salimanou Amidou (Author), Iléana Désormais (Author), Martin Houénassi (Author), Pierre-Marie Preux (Author), Benoit Marin (Author), Dismand Houinato (Author), Philippe Lacroix (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Faced with the growing burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) including atherosclerotic in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the development of appropriate prediction tools, based on large cohorts, appears useful for prevention. Objective: The objective of the pilot project TAHES (Tanvè Health...