Why the study?
Cardiovascular diseases represent a leading public health problem globally and in Croatia, driving an increasing burden of chronic non-communicable diseases.
Cardiovascular diseases, particularly ischemic heart disease and stroke, remain a massive and growing global public health burden, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
Highlights urgent need for CVD prevention strategies in Croatia; leaves open questions on effective local interventions.
Cardiovascular diseases are a leading public health problem both in the world and in Croatia 1-4 . In recent decades, starting from the second half of the 20th century, there has been an increase in chronic non-communicable diseases (NCD) in almost all countries of the world. The increase was first observed in the developed countries of the world, followed by the low-income countries. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) contribute the most to the burden of NCDs, and among them, ischemic heart disease and stroke are the most common causes of mortality and morbidity. They are responsible for 18.6 million deaths annually, and 80% of these deaths occur in middle-and low-income countries. It is estimated that by 2030, this number of deaths will increase to 23 million per year if the current trends are not stopped.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Kralj et al. (2022) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: