Townsend, N, Kazakiewicz, D, Wright, FL et al. (7 more authors) (2022) Epidemiology of cardiovascular disease in Europe. Nature Reviews Cardiology, 19. pp. 133-143. ISSN 1759-5002
Abstract
This Review presents data describing the health burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) within and across the WHO European Region. CVD remains the most common cause of death in the region. Deaths from CVD in those aged <70 years, commonly referred to as premature, are a particular concern, with >60 million potential years of life lost to CVD in Europe annually. Although more women than men die from CVD, age-standardized rates of both morbidity and death are higher in men, and these differences in rates are greatest in individuals aged <70 years. Large inequalities in all measures of morbidity, treatment and mortality can be found between countries across the continent and must be a focus for improving health. Large differences also exist in the data available between countries. The development and implementation of evidence-based preventive and treatment approaches must be supported in all countries by consistent surveillance and monitoring, such that we can quantify the health burden of CVD as well as target interventions and provide impetus for action across Europe.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © Springer Nature Limited 2021 |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Medicine (Leeds) > Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine (LICAMM) > Clinical & Population Science Dept (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 04 Oct 2021 09:41 |
Last Modified: | 05 Jul 2022 10:42 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Nature Research |
Identification Number: | 10.1038/s41569-021-00607-3 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:178679 |