The economic burden of cardiovascular disease and hypertension in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review

The economic burden of cardiovascular disease and hypertension in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review

Abstract Background The evidence on the economic burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in low- and middle- income countries (LMICs) remains scarce. We conducted a comprehensive systematic review to establish the magnitude and knowledge gaps in relation to the economic burden of CVD and hypertension...

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Main Authors: Adrian Gheorghe, Ulla Griffiths, Adrianna Murphy, Helena Legido-Quigley, Peter Lamptey, Pablo Perel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Non-communicable disease
Cardiovascular disease
Hypertension
Economic burden
Systematic review
Low-income
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5806-x

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