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Research Article

The Asian Ethnic Paradox: Differences in Dietary Fat Intake and Risk of Coronary Artery Disease in Iranian and Indian Young-Elderly Populations

N. Sarrafzadigan Cardiovascular Research Centre, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan,Iran;
,
Ram B. Singh Medical Hospital and Research Centre, Moradabad, India
,
Rakesh Sharma
,
Narendra S. Neki
,
N. Mohammadifard
,
A. Jalali
,
H. Alikhassi
&
M. Rafie
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Pages 113-119 | Published online: 13 Jul 2009

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