Journal article
The Rise in Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Chronic Diseases in Guyana: A Narrative Review
Abstract
Background: Guyana experiences health challenges related to both communicable and non-communicable diseases. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the most common non-communicable disease in Guyana. The main causes of the increased prevalence of non-communicable diseases are modifiable risk factors (e.g. obesity, hypertension, elevated cholesterol, unhealthy dietary patterns) and non-modifiable risk factors (e.g. age and genetics).
Objective: The aim …
Authors
Sockalingam L; Desai D; Wong A; Azim G; Doobay B; Khalid Z; Anand SS
Journal
Annals of Global Health, Vol. 87, No. 1,
Publisher
Ubiquity Press
DOI
10.5334/aogh.3060
ISSN
0027-2507