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Prevalence and socio-demographic associations of diet and physical activity risk-factors for cardiovascular disease in Bo, Sierra Leone

Abstract Background Little is known about modifiable dietary and physical activity risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in Sierra Leone. This information is critical to the development of health improvement interventions to reduce the prevalence of these diseases. This cross-sectional stu...

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Main Authors:	Tahir Bockarie (Author), Maria Lisa Odland (Author), Haja Wurie (Author), Rashid Ansumana (Author), Joseph Lamin (Author), Miles Witham (Author), Oyinlola Oyebode (Author), Justine Davies (Author)
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Published:	BMC, 2021-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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