A bimonthly publication part of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology portfolio of journals connected with ABC Cardiol publishing national and international scientific production in the field of cardiovascular sciences.
ISSN 2359-4802
eISSN 2359-5647
Tomás de Souza Mello
, Mariana Stutz Klen
, Rafael Bellotti Azevedo
, Fernanda Costa Barradas
, Luiza Araújo Nogueira
, [...]
Tomás de Souza Mello
, Mariana Stutz Klen
, Rafael Bellotti Azevedo
, Fernanda Costa Barradas
, Luiza Araújo Nogueira
, [...]
Abstract Background Although cardiovascular disease is a major cause of death among women, cardiovascular risk assessment in young women is frequently postponed due to a number of factors. Objectives To assess cardiovascular risk of young adult women living in one of Rio de Janeiro’s Family Health Strategy geographical units in the city’s central area. Materials and Methods populational, cross-sectional study with adults between 20 and 50 years old. Sociodemographic characteristics such as educational level and employment status were recorded. Anthropometric […]
Keywords: Cardiovascular Diseases; Risk Factors; Young Adults; Women; Primary Health Care