Perspectives

Standardized Hypertension Management to Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Morbidity and Mortality Worldwide

Authors: Pragna Patel, MD, MPH, Pedro Ordunez, MD, PhD, Kenneth Connell, MBBS, PhD, Dan Lackland, DrPH, Donald DiPette, MD

Abstract

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally. In 2013, CVDs were responsible for approximately 17 million deaths worldwide (32%), with >75% occurring in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).1

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