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The absolute number of deaths from CVD continues to increase, particularly in middle- and low-income countries.
Health interventions should prioritize middle- and low-income countries to address rising CVD deaths.
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The absolute number of deaths continues to increase, with the majority now occurring in middle- and low-income countries.
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The claim is based on current epidemiological data.
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Reducing the Global Burden of Cardiovascular Disease, Part 1
Philip Joseph et al. · Circulation Research · 2017
DOI 10.1161/circresaha.117.308903
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