Promoting Cardiovascular Health Worldwide: Strategies, Challenges, and Opportunities

作者：Castellano Jose M^*; Narula Jagat; Castillo Javier; Fuster Valentin

来源：Revista Espanola de Cardiologia, 2014, 67(9): 724-730.

DOI：10.1016/j.rec.2014.01.023

• Cardiovascular health promotion
• Cardiovascular risk factors
• Global cardiovascular disease
• Cardiovascular prevention

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the world, affecting not only industrialized but, above all, low- and middle-income countries, where it has overtaken infectious diseases as the first cause of death and its impact threatens social and economic development. The increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease in recent years together with projected mortality for the coming decades constitute an irrefutable argument for the urgent implementation of well-planned interventions to control the pandemic of cardiovascular diseases, especially in the more economically deprived countries. The combination of behavioral, social, environmental, and biological factors, and others related to health care systems, that contribute to the development of cardiovascular diseases requires a multi-sector strategy that promotes a healthy lifestyle, reduces cardiovascular risk factors, and cuts mortality and morbidity through quality health care services. These proposals should be guided by leaders in the scientific community, government, civil society, private sector, and local communities.

• 出版日期2014-9