Knowledge, attitude and practice of Malaysian public university students on risk factors for cardiovascular diseases

• Main Authors: Ibrahim, Mardhiah Mahada, A. Rahman, Nor Azlina, A.Rahman, Nor Iza, Haque, Mainul
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English
• Published: Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science 2016
• Subjects: RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/52774/1/2016%20%272%20KAP%20CVD.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/52774/7/52774-Knowledge%2C%20attitude%20and%20practice%20of%20Malaysian%20public%20university%20students%20on%20risk%20factors%20for%20cardiovascular%20diseases%20%20_SCOPUS.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/52774/; http://www.japsonline.com/admin/php/uploads/1774_pdf.pdf
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) account for 30% of all deaths in Malaysia. Major risk factors for CVD include age, gender, heredity, hypertension, cigarette smoking, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, obesity and physical inactivity. The current study was conducted to understand the knowledge, attitude a...