A conceptual framework for managing modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular diseases in Fiji
Conclusions:
Fiji is progressing through demographic and epidemiological transitions, including a decline in infectious diseases and improved life expectancy. However, in concert with other developing nations, ‘modernization’ is accompanied by increased mortality from non-communicable diseases, with CVD being the most prevalent. This transition has been associated with changes to socio-cultural aspects of Fiji, including poor lifestyle choices that may contribute to a cluster of cardio-metabolic conditions which precede CVD.
Source: The Journal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health - Category: Health Management Authors: Witter, T., Poudevigne, M., Lambrick, D. M., Faulkner, J., Lucero, A. A., Page, R., Perry, L. G., Tarrant, M. A., Stoner, L. Tags: Peer Review Source Type: research
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