Changes in cardiovascular disease risk factors over 30 years in Polynesians in the French Pacific Territory of Wallis Island

Conclusions
Risk factors for cardiovascular disease have increased considerably in Wallis Island over the past 30 years, consistent with modernisation in way of life.

Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - April 25, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Linhart, C., Tivollier, J.-M., Taylor, R., Barguil, Y., Magliano, D. J., Bourguignon, C., Zimmet, P. Tags: Original scientific papers Source Type: research