Risk estimation of cardiovascular disease in Qatar’s primary care settings: application of QRISK3 algorithm and sociodemographic predictors
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- 9 April 2026
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
- Vol. 26 (1)
Abstract
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of mortality worldwide, with a growing burden in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. Despite high preKeywords
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- Primary Health Care Corporation
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