Lack of Cholesterol Awareness among Physicians Who Smoke
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Lack of Cholesterol Awareness among Physicians Who Smoke
Cigarette use is a known risk factor for the development of coronary artery disease (CAD) as it adversely affects HDL cholesterol levels and promotes thrombogenesis. Smoking may also be associated with behavioral characteristics that potentiate the risk of CAD. A lack of cholesterol knowledge would indicate an aversion to a prevention-oriented lifestyle. Thus, our goal was to determine the asso...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
سال: 2009
ISSN: 1660-4601
DOI: 10.3390/ijerph6020635