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. 2007 Jan-Feb;26(1):13-24.
doi: 10.1377/hlthaff.26.1.13.

Reducing the growing burden of cardiovascular disease in the developing world

Thomas A Gaziano  1
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Reducing the growing burden of cardiovascular disease in the developing world

Thomas A Gaziano. Health Aff (Millwood). 2007 Jan-Feb.

Abstract

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has become the number-one cause of death in the developing world. This epidemic has the potential to place a large social and economic burden on developing countries, where CVD tends to strike those in their prime working years. Since resources for managing CVD are limited, it is important that interventions be guided by cost-effectiveness results for low- and middle-income countries. Despite the burden, cost-effective strategies exist at the population and individual levels for reducing CVD. Integral to all personal intervention strategies is an adequate assessment of the underlying risk of disease.

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Proportion Of Deaths In Six Countries Attributable To Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Among People Ages 35–64, 2000–2030
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Rate Of Use Of Indicated Prescriptions For Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) In Selected Developing Countries, In Primary, Secondary, And Tertiary Care Centers, 2002–03
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Comment in

  • DALYs and QALYs in developing countries.
    Zarate V. Zarate V. Health Aff (Millwood). 2007 Jul-Aug;26(4):1197-8. doi: 10.1377/hlthaff.26.4.1197-a. Health Aff (Millwood). 2007. PMID: 17630466 No abstract available.

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