4 Most middle income countries have been affected by an increasing trend in CVD, while the trend in high income countries is on the decline. 5 Metabolic risk factors include obesity, 6 hypertension, type 2 diabetes, high serum cholesterol, and dyslipidemia. 7 Estrogen also affects the CV system through its impact on CV risk factors such as the lipid profile.
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Effect of hormonal contraceptives on lipid profile and the risk indices for cardiovascular disease in a Ghanaian community.
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