Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Minority Indigenous Populations: A Systematic Review

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the commonest cause of death across the globe; incidence and prevalence rates are increasing. Together, CVD and diabetes mellitus are responsible for a quarter of the health gap observed between Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islanders, and non-Indigenous Australians. Numerous programs have been proposed and implemented to Close the Gap; ideally, these should be evidence-based.
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research