Cardiovascular Disease Research and the Development Agenda in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Abstract
Highlights
- Cardiovascular disease negatively affects economic and human development in low- and middle-income countries.
- Trends in development including urbanization, globalization, and privatization have increased cardiovascular risk, particularly in low-income communities.
- There are challenges in implementing policies for cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment, thus requiring additional investment in research and evaluation.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gheart.2014.12.006 | Journal eISSN: 2211-8179
Language: English
Published on: Mar 1, 2015
Published by: Ubiquity Press
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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© 2015 Melissa S. Burroughs Pena, Gerald S. Bloomfield, published by Ubiquity Press
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