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TGen survey releases survey data on cardiovascular health of Avondale, Arizona, residents

Published in Cardiovascular Device Liability Week, April 9th, 2006

As part of the Healthy Avondale Partnership, the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) released data that helps shed light on cardiovascular disease in Arizona.

The partnership was formed to address chronic disease and promote healthy lifestyles in Avondale, particularly among the Hispanic community, which comprises 46% of Avondale residents.

In January 2005, TGen researchers visited Avondale residents to conduct a survey of medical and family histories, eating and exercise behavior, and to measure lipid and glucose values to identify risk for cardiovascular disease. All individuals were invited to join an intervention program to reduce...

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