Key result
Cardiovascular disease continues to cause a large proportion of deaths and disability in Europe, with major improvements in recent years but persistent substantial inequalities.
Population
European population (focus on cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, and stroke)
Design
Review
Authors
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Supports attention to persistent inequalities in clinical settings; extends prior surveillance and leaves effective strategies undetermined.
This epidemiological update highlights that while cardiovascular disease outcomes have improved in Europe, it remains a major cause of mortality and morbidity with significant regional inequalities.
Nichols et al. (2013) conducted a review in Cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, and stroke. Cardiovascular disease continues to cause a large proportion of deaths and disability in Europe, with major improvements in recent years but persistent substantial inequalities.
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