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Clearing the air to address pollution’s cardiovascular health crisis
Miller, Mark R.; Di Cesare, Mariachiara; Rahimzadeh, Shadi; Adeoye, Marvellous; Perel, Pablo; Taylor, Sean; Shrikhande, ShreyaAir pollution is a critical global health issue that significantly impacts cardiovascular health. The air pollutant PM2.5 (particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 micrometres or less) has been positioned as a leading environmental risk factor for morbidity and mortality, especially from cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Using data from the World Health Organization (WHO), Global Health Observatory, and the Unit...
World Heart Federation roadmap for digital health in cardiology
Tromp, Jasper; Jindal, Devraj; Redfern, Julie; Bhatt, Ami; Séverin, Tania; Banerjee, Amitava; Ge, Junbo; Itchhaporia, Dipti; Jaarsma, TinyMore than 500 million people worldwide live with cardiovascular disease (CVD). Health systems today face fundamental challenges in delivering optimal care due to ageing populations, healthcare workforce constraints, financing, availability and affordability of CVD medicine, and service delivery. Digital health technologies can help address these challenges. They may be a tool to reach Sustainable Development Go...