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- Title
Cardiovascular Disease and Associated Risk Factors in Cuba: Prospects for Prevention and Control.
- Authors
Cooper, Richard S.; Orduñez, Pedro; Iraola Ferrer, Marcos D.; Bernal Munoz, Jose Luis; Espinosa-Brito, Alfredo
- Abstract
Objectives. An adequate description of the trends in cardiovascular disease (CVD) is not available for most of the developing world. Cuba provides an important exception, and we sought to use available data to offer insights into the changing patterns of CVD there. Methods. We reviewed Cuban public health statistics, surveys, and reports of health services. Results. CVD has been the leading cause of death since 1970. A 45% reduction in heart disease deaths was observed from 1970 to 2002; the decline in stroke was more limited. There are moderate prevalences of all major risk factors. Conclusions. The Cuban medical care system has responded vigorously to the challenge of CVD; levels of control of hypertension are the highest in the world. Nonindustrialized countries can decisively control CVD. (Am J Public Health. 2006;96:94-101.)
- Subjects
CUBA; CARDIOVASCULAR diseases; PUBLIC health; HEART diseases; HEALTH status indicators; MEDICAL care; CUBAN history -- 1990-; SOCIAL history
- Publication
American Journal of Public Health, 2006, Vol 96, Issue 1, p94
- ISSN
0090-0036
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.2105/AJPH.2004.051417