Disparities in cardiovascular disease and treatment in the Nordic countries

Højstrup, Signe; Thomsen, Jakob Hartvig; Prescott, Eva

doi:10.1016/j.lanepe.2023.100699

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“…Endothelial dysfunction may also result from problems with the endothelium's capacity to create and make available nitric oxide [NO], a crucial vasodilator. [6] The importance of a healthy endothelium in sustaining proper cardiovascular function should not be underestimated. An early indicator of atherosclerosis and related diseases such diabetes, high blood pressure, and dyslipidemia is endothelial dysfunction.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Several risk factors contribute to cardiovascular disease, which is a leading cause of death in the globe at an early age. The burden of cardiovascular disease may be used to identify areas that need more funding for research and interventions [6]. Disparities in the delivery and results of care for cardiovascular disease are connected with socioeconomic status.…”

Section: Pharmacological Interventionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Tobacco and alcohol use, lack of physical activity, obesity, and high blood pressure are modifiable risk factors that must be addressed if cardiovascular illnesses are to be prevented. [6] Improving cardiovascular health outcomes in Iraq requires addressing the effects of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on physical health, implementing effective strategies for blood pressure control, reducing socioeconomic disparities in healthcare delivery, and focusing on modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease.…”

Section: Healthcare Policy Implications For Iraqmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…People who are already at greater risk of serious illness or even death from COVID-19--those with quantifiable comorbidities such as high blood pressure (hypertension)--the pandemic has drawn further attention to the need for better control over cardiovascular disease. [6] Population health must be improved by reducing socioeconomic barriers to prevention and management of hypertension. Increased access to health care, educational opportunities and economic justice are some of the other social variables that could also produce lower rates of hypertension.…”

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Association Between High Blood Pressure And Cardiovascular Disease In Iraq: A Review

Abdul-Zahra,

Taiban

2024

IJHMR

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One of the most common ailments is hypertension, or high blood pressure. Many say this disease concerns them because it causes heart attack and stroke, which kill millions around the world each year. In recent years, the number of hypertension patients has been growing at an alarming rate. Humans with Hypertinsure about 1 billion The developing countries are particularly hard-hit What is more worrying than increasing numbers that have already skyrocketed--it's LMICC soaring These countries have also been especially hard hit by the burden of hypertension due to various socioeconomic aspects including income, wealth, employment status and place of residence. [1] Hypertension with its 41.5 incidence rate for every 1000 people is a big concern in Iraq. It is no different for children, obesity, poor dietary choices and lack of physical activity are all also associated with increasing risk of hypertension. Their experience makes clear how important it is to get hypertension under control and take measures prematurely.

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