Development of risk factors for cardiovascular disease among women from adolescence to older ages

被引:18
作者
Kuller, LH
Meilahn, E
Bunker, C
Yong, LC
SuttonTyrrell, K
Matthews, K
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关键词
hormones; women; cardiovascular disease; lipoproteins; blood pressure;
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10.1097/00000441-199512000-00017
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R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
The development of risk factors for young adults to older ages for women has been evaluated in several studies. The increase in risk factor levels is related to age, weight gain, and diet. The levels of risk factors are related to extent of atherosclerosis, even at relatively young ages. The prevention of increase in risk factors is of primary importance for the future reduction of morbidity and mortality due to cardiovascular disease.
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页码:S91 / S100
页数:10
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