PASCAR and WHF Cardiovascular Diseases Scorecard project

Cardiovasc J Afr. 2020 Sep/Oct;31(5):267-273. doi: 10.5830/CVJA-2020-043.

Abstract

Data collected by the Pan-African Society of Cardiology for the World Heart Federation's scorecard project regarding the current state of cardiovascular disease prevention, control and management along with related non-communicable diseases in Tunisia are presented. Furthermore, the strengths, threats, weaknesses and priorities identified from these data are highlighted in concurrence with related sections in the incorporated infographic. Information was collected using open-source data sets available online and relevant government publications.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / diagnosis
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / epidemiology
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Comorbidity
  • Female
  • Health Services Accessibility*
  • Health Services Needs and Demand
  • Heart Disease Risk Factors
  • Humans
  • Life Style
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Needs Assessment
  • Prevalence
  • Preventive Health Services*
  • Prognosis
  • Risk Assessment
  • Social Determinants of Health
  • Socioeconomic Factors
  • Tunisia / epidemiology
  • Young Adult