Global and Regional Patterns in Cardiovascular Mortality From 1990 to 2013
Northwestern University · University of Washington · +2 more institutions
Abstract
There is a global commitment to reduce premature cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) 25% by 2025. CVD mortality rates have declined dramatically over the past 2 decades, yet the number of life years lost to premature CVD deaths is increasing in low- and middle-income regions. Ischemic heart disease and stroke remain the leading causes of premature death in the world; however, there is wide regional variation in these patterns. Some regions, led by Central Asia, face particularly high rates of premature death from ischemic heart disease. Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia suffer disproportionately from death from stroke. The purpose of the present report is to (1) describe global trends and regional variation in premature…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 146.33
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 62
Authors
7- GAGregory A. RothCorresponding
Northwestern University, University of Washington, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, Columbia University
- MDMark D. Huffman
Northwestern University, University of Washington, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, Columbia University
- AMAndrew Moran
Northwestern University, University of Washington, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, Columbia University
- VLValery L. Feigin
Northwestern University, University of Washington, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, Columbia University
- GAGeorge A. Mensah
Northwestern University, University of Washington, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, Columbia University
Topics & keywords
- Medicine
- Epidemiology
- Cause of death
- Stroke (engine)
- Disease
- Epidemiological transition
- Global health
- Psychological intervention
- Good health and well-being