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OverviewCardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) are the number one cause of death and disability globally, being the most important public health problem that needs to be tackled as more people die annually from CVDs than from any other cause. Over three-quarters of CVD deaths take place in low- and middle-income countries. This book on cardiovascular diseases provides an overview of the global and regional challenges associated with CVDs. Coupled with case studies and theoretical concepts, it helps the reader to contextualize CVDs in the broader public health system and the administrative aspects of practicing CVD control approaches for improved population health in their local setting. Key Features:1. Covers existing and emerging issues in cardiovascular disease epidemiology and prevention. 2. Has a multidisciplinary approach in content and audience. 3. Connects with health systems and relevant sustainable development goals. 4. Provides case studies for enabling readers to understand and apply evidence-based solutions to key public health issues. 5. Has inputs from globally renowned public health experts. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Dorairaj Prabhakaran (Public Health Foundation of India, Gurgaon, India) , Shuchi Anand (Stanford University, USA) , K Srinath Reddy (Public Health Foundation of India, Gurgaon, India)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: CRC Press Weight: 0.598kg ISBN: 9781138483620ISBN 10: 1138483621 Pages: 252 Publication Date: 29 December 2022 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsChapter 1 Cardiovascular Diseases Worldwide Chapter 2 Cardiovascular disease Chapter 3 Concept of Risk and Risk factors Chapter 4 Concepts in Prevention Chapter 5 Risk Factors 5.1 – Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors 5.2 – Tobacco 5.3 Diet 5.4 Physical Activity 5.5 Cardiovascular Disease, Overweight and Obesity: Shared Strategies for Prevention and Management 5.6 Alcohol 5.7 Public Health approaches to prevention and management of hypertension in LMICs 5.8 Diabetes 5.9 Public Health and Clinical Approaches to Dyslipidemia Management Chapter 6 Emerging and life course factors in CVD Chapter 7 Social determinants of cardiovascular diseases Chapter 8 How do we frame public health policies? Chapter 9 Public Health Policies for Prevention and Control of Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) Chapter 10 Situational Analysis of Health Policies for Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Prevention and Control Chapter 11 Role of Surveillance Systems and Health Observatories for intelligent public health approach to cardiovascular diseases Chapter 12 Health Systems Interventions for Preventing CVD in Low and Middle-income Countries Chapter 13 Advocacy and Health Promotion Chapter 14 Digital Health and Cardiovascular disease: Current Status and Future Directions Chapter 15 Public Health Approaches to Rheumatic Heart Disease Prevention and Management Chapter 16 Cost-Effectiveness Analysis: Methods, Innovations and Applications Chapter 17 Universal health coverage for better cardiovascular disease outcomes in LMICs: Focus on quality, not just coverage Chapter 18 Monitoring and Evaluation of Cardiovascular Diseases Prevention programsReviewsAuthor InformationDr Dorairaj Prabhakaran is currently Vice President ( Research and Policy) and Director, Centre for Control of Chronic Conditions, PHFI. Dr Shuchi Anand M.D. M.S. is Director of the Center for Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease and Assistant Professor of Medicine (Nephrology) at Stanford University. Prof.K. Srinath Reddy is the President, Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) and formerly headed the Department of Cardiology at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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