Awareness of Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Disease Among Patients With Diabetes Mellitus Attending Diabetic Clinic of Bp Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
Abstract:Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. Awareness of risk factors of CVD is the first step towards effective preventive strategies to combat the CVD burden in diabetes patients. This study aimed to assess the awareness of risk factors of CVD among patients with diabetes mellitus attending diabetic clinic of B.P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS).
Methods: A cross- sectional study was conducted among 112 patients with diabetes in diabetic clinic of BPKIHS. C… Show more
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