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Global Shifts in Cardiovascular Disease, the Epidemiologic Transition, and Other Contributing Factors: Toward a New Practice of Global Health Cardiology
Global Shifts in Cardiovascular Disease, the Epidemiologic Transition, and Other Contributing Factors: Toward a New Practice of Global Health Cardiology
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2017
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Mendoza W.
Miranda J.J.
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W.B. Saunders
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The epidemiologic transition theory, since it was first proposed, gave an intellectual boost to understanding the changing dynamics of epidemiologic profiles. The epidemiologic transition provided a complement to the discourse of demographic change. Despite its criticisms and revisions, it is still a useful concept that influences public health debates, and has proved to be influential, particularly in changing societies. Most countries are facing the rapidly emerging needs of populations
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history of medicine,
cardiology,
cardiovascular disease,
cardiovascular mortality,
cardiovascular risk,
comorbidity,
demography,
developing country,
health care practice