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Carotid intima media thickness (CIMT) in adults in the AWI-Gen Nairobi site study: Profiles and predictors

Shukri F. Mohamed
Catherine Kyobutungi
Stella Muthuri
Christopher Khayeka‐Wandabwa
N.N. Ngomi
Tilahun Haregu

202211 citationsOpen accessMurang'a University of Technology

Abstract

This study provided population-based reference values and predictors for CIMT for an adult population living in urban poor settings in Kenya. Future studies need to consider biochemical and genetic predictors of CIMT in this population.

Research topics

Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention
Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases

Sustainable Development Goals

1No Poverty

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DOI: 10.1016/j.hipert.2022.08.001

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