Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are currently the leading cause of death in Brazil and in the world, with 80% of the cases occurring in low- and middle-income countries. It impacts these countries economies negatively, with reductions in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and increases in the burden on already precarious health care systems. The risk factors associated with CVD are largely preventable, and raising awareness and increasing access to primary health care for prevention are key factors for reducing events. The […]