International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. 06/Aug/2018;31(1):1-3.
Cardiology and Sustainable Development
DOI: 10.5935/2359-4802.20170101
Brazil is one of the major economies of the planet, with a territory of continental extension (fifth greatest) and a population over 200 million inhabitants. Nevertheless, Brazil has a huge social inequality, evidenced by its health indicators. Ribeiro et al. have reported that cardiovascular diseases account for 31% of all deaths, most of which resulting from ischemic heart disease and cerebrovascular disease.
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