Editorial viewpoint
Cardiovascular Disease Research and the Development Agenda in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Authors:
Melissa S. Burroughs Pena ,
Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC, US
Gerald S. Bloomfield
Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC, US
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.
How to Cite:
Burroughs Pena MS, Bloomfield GS. Cardiovascular Disease Research and the Development Agenda in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. Global Heart. 2015;10(1):71–3. DOI: http://doi.org/10.1016/j.gheart.2014.12.006
Published on
01 Mar 2015.
Peer Reviewed
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