Strengthening Preventive Cardiology

J. Redfern, C. Chow

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Abstract

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) - mainly cardiovascular diseases (CVD), cancers, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes are responsible for 63% of global deaths (14 million people annually) and their prevention has been identified as a priority by the World Health Organisation [1]. As a result, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has set a target of a 25% relative reduction in mortality from NCDs by 2025
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)427-429
Number of pages3
JournalHeart Lung and Circulation
Volume24
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2015
Externally publishedYes

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