PS045 Smoking and Mortality in 130 000 Cubans: A Prospective Study

In Cuba, a quarter of men and a sixth of women die between ages 35 to 69, mainly from vascular, cancer and respiratory causes. Studies of the main causes of these chronic diseases in middle age (obesity, blood pressure, alcohol and, particularly, tobacco) are needed.

Source: CVD Prevention and Control - May 31, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: S. Lewington, N. Armas, J. Burrett, B. Lacey, R. Peto, A. Duenas Tags: Poster Abstract Source Type: research