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The analysis aims to understand the differences in cardiovascular risk trends between South Africa and England.

April 18, 2026Open Access

Explaining population trends in cardiovascular risk: a comparative analysis of health transitions in South Africa and England

Key Points

The analysis aims to understand the differences in cardiovascular risk trends between South Africa and England.
Compared historical health data from South Africa and England.
Analyzed cardiovascular risk factors in both populations.
Investigated health transition dynamics over time.
Identified significant differences in cardiovascular risk profiles.
Documented varying impacts of public health initiatives on each population.
Highlighted trends in health transitions that could inform future health policies.

Abstract

The complete video recordings of the Dissemination event for the ExPoSE project are available online. The hybrid event, organised by the ExPoSE research Team and the Division of Health Systems and Public Health at Stellenbosch University, took place on the 11th of August at the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study Stiαs).

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69e320cc40886becb653ff23 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.14749/32033280