Cardiovascular diseases in Asia

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The prevalence of stroke and ischaemic heart disease (IHD) is growing across Asian economies, driven by both a rapidly ageing population and growth in key risk factors. What are Asia-Pacific economies doing to tackle the rise of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in Asia? What needs to be done to improve the prevention and treatment of CVDs?

Weekly Digest   Issue #50         The cost of silence   The prevalence of stroke and ischaemic heart disease (IHD) is growing across Asian economies, driven by both a rapidly ageing population and growth in key risk factors. What are Asia-Pacific economies doing to tackle the rise of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in Asia? What needs to be done to improve the prevention and treatment of CVDs?   DOWNLOAD REPORT →

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