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Published on: April 19, 2019
Promoting cardiovascular health worldwide: strategies, challenges, and opportunities
José M Castellano1, Jagat Narula2, Javier Castillo3
1Cardiovascular Institute, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, NY, United States; Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC), Madrid, Spain.
Insights
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a global health crisis, particularly in low-income nations. Urgent, multi-sector strategies are needed to control CVD and promote healthy lifestyles.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Global Health
Background:
- Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading global cause of mortality.
- CVD's impact disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries, hindering socioeconomic development.
- Rising CVD prevalence necessitates immediate, well-planned interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the urgent need for global cardiovascular disease control strategies.
- To emphasize the multifaceted nature of CVD development.
- To advocate for a comprehensive, multi-sector approach to combatting CVD.
Main Methods:
- This study is a review and synthesis of current data on cardiovascular disease prevalence and impact.
- It analyzes the contributing factors to CVD development.
- It proposes a strategic framework for intervention.
Main Results:
- Cardiovascular disease has surpassed infectious diseases as the primary cause of death in many regions.
- A complex interplay of behavioral, social, environmental, biological, and healthcare system factors drives CVD.
- Effective control requires integrated, multi-sectoral strategies.
Conclusions:
- Urgent, coordinated global action is essential to manage the cardiovascular disease pandemic.
- Multi-sectoral strategies promoting healthy lifestyles and reducing risk factors are critical.
- Leadership from scientific, governmental, and community sectors is vital for successful CVD control.
Abstract:
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the world, affecting not only industrialized but, above all, low- and middle-income countries, where it has overtaken infectious diseases as the first cause of death and its impact threatens social and economic development. The increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease in recent years together with projected mortality for the coming decades constitute an irrefutable argument for the urgent implementation of well-planned interventions to control the pandemic of cardiovascular diseases, especially in the more economically deprived countries. The combination of behavioral, social, environmental, and biological factors, and others related to health care systems, that contribute to the development of cardiovascular diseases requires a multi-sector strategy that promotes a healthy lifestyle, reduces cardiovascular risk factors, and cuts mortality and morbidity through quality health care services. These proposals should be guided by leaders in the scientific community, government, civil society, private sector, and local communities.
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