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Family history: an opportunity for early interventions and improved control of hypertension, obesity and diabetes.

Bulletin of the World Health Organization - 1 Jan 2001

van der Sande M A, Walraven G E, Milligan P J, Banya W A, Ceesay S M, Nyan O A, McAdam K P

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OBJECTIVE: To examine whether a family history of high-risk groups for major noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) was a significant risk factor for these conditions among family members in a study population in the Gambia, where strong community and family coherence are important determinants that have to be taken into consideration in promoting lifestyle changes. METHODS: We questioned 5389 adults as to any...

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PMID: 11357211
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