CVD expert calls for mandatory screening of 18 year-old Mexicans

“The Mexican diet is more dangerous than fast food chains. It’s a combination of fried food, junk food and soft drinks.  The philosophy of life is around comfort.  People eat too much and everyday they watch 4 hours of TV, spend 2 hours at the computer and do less than 10 minutes of physical activity.  I have proposed to the Mexican government that 18 year-olds should have obligatory measurements of glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure and body mass index (BMI), with repeat assessment every three years." Read more Topics: Cardiovascular Disease Prevention - Risk Assessment and Management
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