ea0090p60 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2023
Iglesias Ileydis
, Barbara Armas Rojas Nurys
, Lewington Sarah
, Lacey Ben
, Peto Richard
, Burret Julie
, Diaz Diaz Oscar
Background: Cardiovascular disease accounts for about one-third of all premature deaths (ie, age <70) in Cuba. Yet, the relevance of major risk factors, including diabetes, systolic blood pressure (SBP), and body-mass index (BMI), to cardiovascular mortality in this population remains unclear.Methods: In 19962002, 146,556 adults were recruited from the general population in five areas of Cuba. Participants were interviewed, measured (height, we...