Prevalence and determinants of cardiovascular disease risk factors using the WHO STEPS approach in Cochabamba, Bolivia

• Main Authors: Yercin Mamani-Ortiz (Author), Miguel San Sebastián (Author), Ada X. Armaza (Author), Jenny M. Luizaga (Author), Daniel E. Illanes (Author), Marcia Ferrel (Author), Paola A. Mosquera (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are considered the number one cause of death worldwide, especially in low- and middle-income countries, Bolivia included. Lack of reliable estimates of risk factor distribution can lead to delay in implementation of evidence-based interventions. How...