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Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death worldwide, with significant inequalities in care disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries and racial/ethnic minorities.
Highlights the global burden of cardiovascular disease and the need for equitable research and access to care, particularly in LMICs and among racial and ethnic minorities.
At the end of August, the European Society of Cardiology is holding its annual Congress, spotlighting innovative cardiovascular research. Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, representing 32% of all deaths in 2021. Cardiovascular care is unacceptably unequal; more than three-quarters of these deaths take place in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), and racial and ethnic minorities are disproportionally affected by heart disease. Equitable research and access to care is vital to reduce the global burden.
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The Lancet Digital Health (2024) conducted an editorial in Cardiovascular diseases. Digital tools was evaluated. Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death worldwide, with significant inequalities in care disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries and racial/ethnic minorities.
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