[Sino-MONICA project: comparison of risk factors of cardiovascular diseases in 13 provinces or cities and the trend of their changes].
This paper shows the results of the base-line and middle population surveys in 1984-86 and 1988-89 in 15 collaborative centers in 13 provinces. Use of standardized methods allows us to make cross-sectional comparisons and trend evaluations. The prevalence rates of actual hypertension and median BMI values in the north are much higher than those in the south. The risk of cardiovascular disease increased in most provinces between the two surveys carried out in 1984-85 and 1988-89, especially in hypertension prevalence rate and body mass index.
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Dept. of Epidemiology and Prevention, Beijing Heart, Lung & Blood Vessel Medical Center.
D000328:Adult; D015992:Body Mass Index; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D002681:China / Q000453:epidemiology; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000453:epidemiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015995:Prevalence; D011897:Random Allocation; D012307:Risk Factors; D012494:Sampling Studies