February 26, 1997
A Prospective Study of Risk Factors for Pulmonary Embolism in Women
Structured PICO
Are obesity, cigarette smoking, and hypertension associated with an increased risk of pulmonary embolism in women?
P
Population
Women
I
Intervention
Obesity, cigarette smoking, and hypertension (exposures)
O
Outcome
Pulmonary embolismhard clinical
Obesity, smoking, and hypertension are identified as modifiable risk factors for pulmonary embolism in women.
Abstract
These prospective data indicate that obesity, cigarette smoking, and hypertension are associated with increased risk of pulmonary embolism in women. Control of these risk factors will decrease risks of pulmonary embolism as well as coronary heart disease.
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Authors
Samuel Z. Goldhaber
Vascular Medicine
Journals
JAMA
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Institutions
Hubei University of Science and Technology
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