Zhonghua nei ke za zhi
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Zhonghua nei ke za zhi · May 2002
[Relative risk of death and life expectancy in low cardiovascular risk population].
To assess the relationship between low cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and the mortalities of coronary heart disease (CHD), stroke, cancer and all causes as well as life expectancy in Chinese population. ⋯ The mortality rates of CVD and all causes were lower and life expectancy was longer in the participants with low CVD risk. Keeping low risk profile may not only prevent from having CVD but also extend life expectancy.