Adverse risk factor trends limit gains in coronary heart disease mortality in Barbados: 1990-2012.

Natasha P SobersN UnwinT A SamuelsS CapewellM O'FlahertyJ A Critchley

Published in: PloS one (2019)

Given the significant negative impact of obesity/diabetes on mortality in this analysis, research that explores factors affecting implementation of evidenced-based preventive strategies is needed. The fact that most of the decline in CHD mortality in Barbados was due to treatment provides an example for SIDs about the advantages of universal access to care and treatment.

Keyphrases

risk factors
cardiovascular events
type diabetes
healthcare
cardiovascular disease
palliative care
primary care
metabolic syndrome
quality improvement
insulin resistance
coronary artery disease
adipose tissue
combination therapy
weight gain
replacement therapy
data analysis
high fat diet induced