Abstract: . . .  diabetes mellitus and hypertension detected in Villa Nueva are of great importance for public health in Guatemala, since, for example, the prevalence of diabetes found is similar to the rate reported in Mexico City (8.7%) and greater than the rates found in other cities . . .
. . .  activity affected both people of both age groups alike, and the prevalence of smoking was higher among the younger. Prevalence of Diabetes, Hypertension and Their Risk Factors in Villa Nueva, Guatemala, 2003 4 2 49 52 29  . . .
. . .  hypertension did not know they had it. Conclusion In conclusion, the prevalence rates for diabetes mellitus and hypertension detected in Villa Nueva are of great importance for public health in Guatemala, since, for example, the prevalence of  . . .
. . .  (6.5%); Bogot, Colombia (7.4%); and Asuncin, Paraguay (6.5%). These results suggest that new types of actions are needed to prevent and control diabetes in Guatemala. 3  . . .
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