Objectives Russia faces a high burden of cardiovascular disease. Prevalence of all
cardiovascular risk factors, especially hypertension, is high. Elevated blood pressure is …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading threat to the population health in the
Russian Federation (RF), ranking first in the mortality structure. Demonstration of the …

The paper presents results of a comprehensive analysis of the cardiovascular diseases
(CVD) situation, both in the global and Russian contexts. It introduces original data …

Background To estimate the impact of population-wide and high-risk blood pressure-
lowering strategies on cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence in China. Design A …

Aim. To evaluate the economic burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in the Russian
Federation (RF) in 2016, including the direct costs and the economic losses caused by …

Background Mortality from cardiovascular diseases is particularly high in Russia compared
with the European average. The National Priority Project 'Health', launched in 2005, aimed …

Abstract Objectives In the Russian Federation, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the primary
cause of death and premature death; however, to date, there have been no systematic cost …

Chronic non-communicable diseases, mainly cardiovascular diseases, are the leading
cause of death worldwide, including in the Russian Federation (RF). The article analyzes the …

Background Hypertension is China's leading cardiovascular disease risk factor. Improved
hypertension control in China would result in result in enormous health gains in the world's …

Background Lifestyle and dietary changes reflect an ongoing epidemiological transition in
China, with cardiovascular disease (CVD) playing an ever-increasing role in China's …