Estimation of the burden of cardiovascular disease attributable to modifiable risk factors and cost-effectiveness analysis of preventative interventions to reduce this burden in Argentina

• Main Authors: Martí Sebastián (Author), Caporale Joaquín (Author), Bardach Ariel (Author), Colantonio Lisandro (Author), Rubinstein Adolfo (Author), Kopitowski Karin (Author), Alcaraz Andrea (Author), Gibbons Luz (Author), Augustovski Federico (Author), Pichón-Rivière Andrés (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the primary cause of mortality and morbidity in Argentina representing 34.2% of deaths and 12.6% of potential years of life lost (PYLL). The aim of the study was to estimate the burden of acute coronar...