Cardiometabolic risk factors in Venezuela. The EVESCAM study: a national cross-sectional survey in adults

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading global cause of death [1]. High adiposity, hypertension, high cholesterol, and hyperglycemia are their most important risk factors. Between 1980 and 2010, the mortality burden of cardiometabolic risk factors (CMRF) shifted from high-income to low and middle-income countries [2]. In Latin America, coronary heart disease and stroke cause 42.5% and 28.8% of the CVD mortality, respectively [3]. But, it is necessary to identify the magnitude of the CMRF not only in each region but in each country.

Source: Primary Care Diabetes - August 3, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Ramfis Nieto-Mart ínez, Juan P. González-Rivas, Eunice Ugel, Maritza Duran, Eric Dávila, Ramez Constantino, Alberto García, Jeffrey I. Mechanick, María Inés Marulanda Tags: Original research Source Type: research