Open AccessIntra-rator variability of primary care physicians in management of hyperlipidaemia
Author(s) -
Khalid S. Al-Gelban
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
west african journal of medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0189-160X
DOI - 10.4314/wajm.v23i1.28087
Subject(s) - medicine , family medicine , vignette , primary care , primary care physician , tertiary care , primary health care , environmental health , population , psychology , social psychology
Recent studies support the link between hyperlipidaemia and increased prevalence of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). In Saudi Arabia, CVDs became a serious problem following rapid urbanization. The health care system in Saudi Arabia makes the primary care accessible to all.