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Studies Bearing on Coronary Heart Disease in South African Populations


ARP Walker

Abstract

In South Africa, populations may be observed in various stages of transition from primitiveness to sophistication. Among them there are different prevalences of coronary heart disease (CHD); it is very common in Whites, somewhat less common in Indians, but remains rare in Bantu. Information on these populatio.ls is presented in relation to expectation of life and age structure, prevalences of serum cholesterol level, hypertension, overweight, smokIng, physical inactivity and stress. It is considered that risk factors, in respect of CHD proneness, do not have the same connotations of noxiousness in different populations. In seeking to avoid the ill-effects of CHD risk factors, it is considered that the likelihood of persons, particularly the young, significantly altering their habits to reduce or delay CHD, is very remote.

S. Afr. Med. J., 47, 85 (1973)

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