Title of article
Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study: A Legacy for Prospective Community- based Research
Author/Authors
Azizi, Fereidoun Endocrine Research Center - Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran
Pages
2
From page
292
To page
293
Abstract
Editorial:
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading causes
of morbidity and mortality in the adult population. The
growing burden imposed by major NCDs (coronary heart
disease, stroke, diabetes, and respiratory disturbances), particularly
in the developing countries, overwhelms the already strained
health services. Primary prevention of the factors underlying the
major NCDs is the most cost-effective approach to containing this
emerging epidemic.1
According to the WHO...
Keywords
Lipid , Glucose , Tehran
Journal title
Astroparticle Physics
Serial Year
2014
Record number
2447666
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