Epidemiology and prevention of cardiovascular diseases : a global challenge / Darwin R. Labarthe.
| Author/creator | Labarthe, Darwin |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 2nd ed. |
| Publication Info | Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, ©2011. |
| Description | xvii, 709 pages : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm |
| Subjects |
| 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.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laupus | Books - Stacks | WG 120 L113E 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |