Challenges and Opportunities to Scale Up Cardiovascular Disease Secondary Prevention in Latin America and the Caribbean
Abstract
- In the Americas, CVD represents about 38% of noncommunicable disease deaths.
- A roadmap for secondary prevention in Latin America and the Caribbean is warranted.
- Simple and practical guidelines should be developed and implemented.
- PAHO proposes a realistic and efficient prevention coalition plan in Latin America to fight CVD.
- The inclusion of the health system through health workers is highly recommended for a successful nationwide preventive program.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gheart.2017.05.002 | Journal eISSN: 2211-8179
Language: English
Published on: Jun 1, 2018
Published by: Ubiquity Press
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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© 2018 Álvaro Avezum, Pablo Perel, Gustavo B.F. Oliveira, Patricio Lopez-Jaramillo, Gustavo Restrepo, Fleetwood Loustalot, Andrea Srur, Reinaldo de La Noval, Kenneth I. Connell, Salvador Cruz-Flores, Lenildo de Moura, Gabriela Castellac, published by Ubiquity Press
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