Polypill Is an Important Strategy for the Prevention of Cardiovasacular Disease Risk

Volume 1, Apr 2012

Denis Xavier, MD, Alben Sigamani, MD, Deepak Y. Kamath, MD, Prem Pais, MD; Bangalore, India

While the cardiovascular disease (CVD) burden has decreased in developed countries, it has exponentially increased in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). It is estimated that by 2020, 80% of the burden of CVD will occur in LMICs (1). The decrease in developed countries has been attributed to reduction in risk factors, early detection and effective care. The increase in LMICs is largely due to rapid urbanization and poor health care systems.

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