In 2013, the WHO recommended that all member states aim to reduce population salt intake
by 30% by 2025. The year 2019 represents the midpoint, making it a critical time to assess …

Background Indications for the use of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) are broad
and include prophylaxis for surgical site infections (SSIs). Existing evidence for the …

Background A significant proportion of cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality
could be prevented via the population-based and cost-effective interventions. A fixed-dose …

Background Unhealthy diet is a risk factor for adverse health outcomes. Reformulation of
processed foods has the potential to improve population diet, but evidence of its impact is …

Background Vaccination is the most effective strategy to prevent infectious diseases, yet
vaccination coverage has not reached the target level. To promote vaccination uptake …

Non-communicable diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, are responsible for over
70% of deaths in Brazil. Currently, over 25% of Brazilian adults are diagnosed as …

Cardiovascular disease is one of the major causes of mortality in the world, with high human
and financial burdens on communities. Telemedicine is a tool for providing services for …

Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of deaths globally, with
greatest premature mortality in the low-and middle-income countries (LMIC). Many of these …

Abstract Purpose of Review High-sodium intake is a main risk factor for increased blood
pressure and cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death worldwide. Reducing …

This study aims at identifying national salt reduction initiatives in countries of the Eastern
Mediterranean Region and describing their progress towards the global salt reduction …