The study reported a significant burden of CV risk in the region. For every 10 patients screened, 9 had at least one modifiable CV risk factor. The risk factors were present in a large proportion of younger patients, which is a cause for concern. Populations living in urban regions were at more risk than those from rural regions. In addition, many patients who had pre-existing hypertension or dyslipidaemia were found to have uncontrolled disease.2
