A bimonthly publication part of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology portfolio of journals connected with ABC Cardiol publishing national and international scientific production in the field of cardiovascular sciences.
ISSN 2359-4802
eISSN 2359-5647
Deborah Carvalho Malta
, Luisa Campos Caldeira Brant
Deborah Carvalho Malta
, Luisa Campos Caldeira Brant
Cardiovascular risk (CVR) is a field of great relevance with a growing number of studies throughout the country due to the magnitude of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), which have caused nearly 18 million deaths in 2016 and represent 31% of worldwide deaths.– In Brazil, CVD also lead the mortality and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) rates,4.5 with negative effects on the quality of life of individuals, family members, and societies.3.5 It is noteworthy that CVD has an unequal effect on populations, with […]
Keywords: Heart Disease Risk Factors; Health Vulnerability; Hypertension; Diabetes Mellitus; Obesity