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High systolic blood pressure was the second leading cause of cardiometabolic mortality, except in Bangladesh.
Monitoring and managing blood pressure is crucial for reducing cardiometabolic risks.
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High systolic blood pressure was the second leading cause, except in Bangladesh, where it superseded suboptimal diet.
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Based on the analysis of national surveys and meta-analyses.
Source
Impact of Dietary and Metabolic Risk Factors on Cardiovascular and Diabetes Mortality in South Asia: Analysis From the 2010 Global Burden of Disease Study
Mohammad Yawar Yakoob et al. · American Journal of Public Health · 2016
DOI 10.2105/ajph.2016.303368
Meta-analysisCited 34×
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