Annals of epidemiology
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Annals of epidemiology · Dec 2019
Cardiovascular disease risk factors among Latino farmworkers in Oregon.
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of death among Latinos in the United States. The present study examines the prevalence of four CVD risk factors (diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and obesity) in a large sample of Latino farmworkers in Oregon. ⋯ Our findings highlight the higher prevalence of CVD risk factors among Latino farmworkers and the need to address CVD risk factors in this population.