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Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Diseases by Awais Irshad is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) encompass various heart and blood vessel disorders, including ischemic heart disease and hypertension, and are responsible for nearly 50% of all non-communicable disease deaths globally. In Pakistan, CVDs accounted for 40% of all deaths in 2019, with significant prevalence of high blood pressure among the population. Effective public health interventions focus on reducing risk factors such as smoking, obesity, and poor diet to control and prevent CVDs.

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Awais Irshad

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