Arq. Bras. Cardiol. 2024; 121(3): e20240175
The Impact of Cardiovascular Disease on Economic Loss
This Short Editorial is referred by the Research article "Estimated Loss of Productivity Attributed to Cardiovascular Diseases in South America".
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a public health concern that impacts the population’s health and economy. It is the leading cause of death globally. In Brazil, CVD has been the leading cause of death, with Ischemic Heart Disease and Stroke as the most common causes, except during the pandemic years (2020-2021) when COVID-19 was the first cause of death for men and women.
What is the impact on productive work and the economy? How can cardiovascular disease and its loss of health in the population be prevented?
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The Impact of Cardiovascular Disease on Economic Loss
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