Mortality trends and access to care for cardiovascular diseases in Agincourt, rural South Africa: a mixed-methods analysis of verbal autopsy data.
Jessica Newberry Le VayAndrew FraserPeter ByassStephen M TollmanKathleen KahnLucia D'AmbruosoJustine Ina DaviesPublished in: BMJ open (2021)
The temporal increase in deaths due to cardiovascular disease highlights the need for greater prevention and management strategies for these conditions, particularly for the women. Strategies to improve seeking and receiving care during the final illness are needed.
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