Browsing Faculty of Health Sciences by Subject "coronary heart disease"
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Comparative assessment of absolute cardiovascular disease risk characterization from non-laboratory-based risk assessment in South African populations
(BioMed Central, 2013)Background: All rigorous primary cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention guidelines recommend absolute CVD risk scores to identify high- and low-risk patients, but laboratory testing can be impractical in low- and middle-income ... -
The relationship between leisure-time physical activity and health parameters in executive employees of selected African countries
(Sabinet, 2012)Leisure-time physical inactivity is a global public health concern affecting all people in different walks of life, including employees. This inactivity is associated with chronic diseases of lifestyle as well as low work ... -
Use salt and foods high in salt sparingly: a food–based dietary guideline for South Africa
(MedPharm Publications, 2013)Increased salt intake leads to an increase in blood pressure and decreased sodium intake relative to the usual or increased intake results in lowered blood pressure in adults, with or without hypertension. Blood pressure ...