Epidemiology and prevention of cardiovascular diseases : a global challenge

Epidemiology and prevention of cardiovascular diseases : a global challenge / Darwin R. Labarthe.

Author/creator	Labarthe, Darwin
Format	Book and Print
Edition	2nd ed.
Publication Info	Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, ©2011.
Description	xvii, 709 pages : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm
Subject(s)	Cardiovascular system--Diseases --Prevention. Cardiovascular system--Diseases --Epidemiology. Cardiovascular system--Diseases --Etiology. Cardiovascular Diseases--epidemiology. Cardiovascular Diseases--prevention & control.

Contents	Cardiovascular diseases : a global public health challenge -- Distributions and disparities -- Atherosclerosis -- Coronary heart disease -- Stroke -- Related conditions -- Genes and environment -- Dietary imbalance -- Physical inactivity -- Obesity -- Adverse blood lipid profile -- High blood pressure -- Diabetes and the metabolic syndrome -- Smoking and other tobacco use -- Other personal factors -- Social and physical environment -- What causes cardiovascular diseases? -- Strategies of prevention -- Evidence and decision making -- Recommendations, guidelines, and policies -- The case for prevention -- Taking action -- Epidemiology and a CVD prevention research agenda.
Local note	Laupus-WCP
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN	2009044199
ISBN	9780763746896 (pbk.)
ISBN	0763746894 (pbk.)

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Laupus	Books - Stacks	WG 120 L113E 2011	✔ Available	Place Hold