Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8659602 | Global Heart | 2018 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
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- 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.
- 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.
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Authors
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, Antonio C. Mattos,