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Chapter 13: Global burden of coronary heart disease.

Authors :
Mackay, Judith
Mensah, George A.
Source :
Atlas of Heart Disease & Stroke. 2004, p46-47. 2p.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Chapter 13 of the book "The Atlas of Heart Disease & Stroke" is presented. It discusses the global burden of coronary heart disease. Disability-adjusted life years (DALY) indicate the total burden of a disease and cardiovascular disease is responsible for 10 to 18 percent DALY loss. Topics discussed include heart attacks in developed and developing nations, and effect of migration.

Details

Language :
English
ISBNs :
9789241562768
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Atlas of Heart Disease & Stroke
Publication Type :
Book
Accession number :
25022792