Medication Use for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in 40 Low- and Middle-Income Countries

J Am Coll Cardiol. 2023 Feb 14;81(6):620-622. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2022.12.003.

Abstract

Using nationally representative data from 40 low- and middle-income countries, the authors find very low use of important CVD preventive medications, including blood pressure lowering drugs, statins, and aspirin.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Cardiovascular Diseases* / drug therapy
  • Cardiovascular Diseases* / epidemiology
  • Cardiovascular Diseases* / prevention & control
  • Developed Countries
  • Developing Countries*
  • Humans
  • Income