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Saving lives from cardiovascular diseases in Africa

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Saving lives from cardiovascular diseases in Africa Professor Derek Yellon from the Hatter Cardiovascular Institute at University College London and Professor Mpiko Ntsekhe from the University of Cape Town discuss the increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in Africa and the associated treatment challenges. By the year 2030, the UN Sustainable Development Goals aim to reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment by a third. (1)

Source: Open Access Government

DOI: 10.56367/oag-049-12302

Authors: Professor Derek Yellon, Professor Mpiko Ntsekhe

Institutions: University College London, University of Cape Town

Language: English

Topic: Global Health and Epidemiology

Subfield: Health Information Management

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W7125182789