Many refugees are at a high risk of cardiovascular disease

Haakon E Meyer; Randi Selmer; Kjersti Stormark Rabanal; Tor Ole Klemsdal

doi:10.4045/tidsskr.22.0365

Many refugees are at a high risk of cardiovascular disease

Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 2022 Aug 4;142(12). doi: 10.4045/tidsskr.22.0365. Print 2022 Sep 6.

[Article in English, Norwegian]

Authors

Haakon E Meyer, Randi Selmer, Kjersti Stormark Rabanal, Tor Ole Klemsdal

PMID: 36066236
DOI: 10.4045/tidsskr.22.0365

No abstract available

Plain language summary

The risk of cardiovascular disease varies considerably in different parts of the world, including within Europe. Norwegian doctors need to be aware of this when they see patients from other countries, such as refugees from Ukraine.

MeSH terms

Cardiovascular Diseases*
Humans
Refugees*
Risk Factors