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Lifestyle and Epidemiology - The Double Burden of Poverty and Cardiovascular Diseases in African Populations http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.92932 Edited by Kotsedi Daniel Monyeki and Han C.G. Kemper

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Muzi Maseko, Bongubuhle Mlambo, Edgar Phukubje, Thamsanqa Nyundu, Joel Noutakdie Tochie, Frank Nzali, Mazou Ngou Temgoua, Simeon Pierre Choukem, Maseabata Ramathebane, Lineo Maja, Molungoa Sello, Emmanuel Limbole Bakilo, Dadi Serge Nkarnkwin Kasanza, Lucette Womba Tshomba, Gilot Ngoma, Venance Atheno Simele, Mireille Kika, Jean Booto, Reagan Wiyaka, Martine Ekeba, Janet Michel Michel, Marcel Tanner, Ahmed Anas Guerboub, Ghizlaine Belmejdoub, Tebogo Maria Maria Mothiba, Kudzaishe Mangombe, Ronald Musizvingoza, Naomi Wekwete, Amos Milanzi, Charles Lwanga, Shisana M. Baloyi, Kebogile Mokwena, Stella Chewe Sabi, Wilna Oldewage-Theron, Christa Grobler, Mamare Adelaide Bopape, Betty Sebati, Kotsedi Daniel Monyeki, James Hlengani Siweya, Mafoloa Suzan Monyeki, Julius Chacha Mwita, Brian Godman, Charity Ngoatle, Moloko Matshipi, Phuti Makgae, Abayomi Olusola Ayodapo, Ibisola Babalola, Rosina Nkwana, Gift Makaleng, Mabitsela Mphasha, Debbie Habedi, Julia Manyelo

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Lifestyle and Epidemiology - The Double Burden of Poverty and Cardiovascular Diseases in African Populations Edited by Kotsedi Daniel Monyeki and Han C.G. Kemper p. cm. Print ISBN 978-1-83962-736-1 Online ISBN 978-1-83962-737-8 eBook (PDF) ISBN 978-1-83962-745-3
