2199 - Cardiovascular risk behaviour is an emerging health issue in developing countries

L Negesa, J Magarey, P Rasmussen, J Hendriks

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Abstract

Previously, cardiovascular disease (CVD) was considered the “Disease of the Rich”, however nowadays also populations with low socioeconomic status have been identified at increased risk of developing CVD. The global progress in CVD prevention is scarce particularly in developing countries, which are facing a high burden of CVD whilst there is limited availability of resources and evidence to educate and modify lifestyle behaviours in the population. Moreover, there is a lack of infrastructure and policy making in these countries.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1278
Number of pages1
JournalEuropean Heart Journal
Volume40
Issue numberSupplement_1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2019
Externally publishedYes
EventESC Congress - France, Paris
Duration: 31 Aug 20194 Sept 2019

Keywords

  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Developing countries
  • low socioeconomic status
  • disease prevention

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