Cost-effectiveness of medical interventions to prevent cardiovascular disease in a sub-Saharan African country – the case of Tanzania
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>There is a high and rising prevalence of cardiovascular risk in sub-Saharan Africa, a development typical for countries in epidemiological transition. Contrary to recommendations in treatment guidelines, medical interventions to prev...
Main Authors: | Hemed Yusuf, Robberstad Bjarne, Norheim Ole F |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2007-02-01
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Series: | Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation |
Online Access: | http://www.resource-allocation.com/content/5/1/3 |
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