Prehypertensive state, mild hypertension, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk factors among young adults in rural Malaysia

Introduction: Prehypertension precedes overt hypertension and has been acknowledged by many guidelines. Hypertension is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease in Malaysia. Hypertension prevalence is at 42.6% and population-based control is poor at 26.8%. The objective of t...

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Main Authors: Abdullah, Aszrin, Mohd. Shah, Azarisman Shah, Ab Rahman, Jamalludin, Abdul Razak, Tariq, Mohd Noor, Noriah
Format: Article
Language:English
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Published: International Islamic University Malaysia 2018
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/63475/
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