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World J Cardiol. Dec 31, 2009; 1(1): 3-10
Published online Dec 31, 2009. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v1.i1.3
Published online Dec 31, 2009. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v1.i1.3
Table 1 Difference in systolic blood pressure (SBP) over 10-year period in Cameroon
| Increase in SBP | Women | Men | P |
| Rural setting (mmHg) | 18.2 | 18.8 | < 0.001 |
| Urban setting (mmHg) | 8.2 | 6.5 | < 0.001 |
Table 2 Change in obesity prevalence over a 10-year period in Asian countries[17] (%)
| Country | 1996 | 2006 |
| Bangladesh | 2.7 | 8.9 |
| Nepal | 1.6 | 10.1 |
| India | 10.6 | 14.8 |
- Citation: Aje TO, Miller M. Cardiovascular disease: A global problem extending into the developing world. World J Cardiol 2009; 1(1): 3-10
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/full/v1/i1/3.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4330/wjc.v1.i1.3