INEQUIDADES EN ENFERMEDADES CARDIOVASCULARES EN LATINOAMÉRICA

摘要: In high-income countries, social inequalities in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk are well-documented. Although Latin America has a rich history of theory and conceptual discussion regarding health, empirical research been more limited. this commentary we summarize recent work on CVD America, highlight key needs as well implications for prevention. much remains unknown about the patterning limited studies to date indicate that vary across populations markers socioeconomic position, marker. The strongest seen among women, urban areas, with regards obesity, diabetes, diet. Few studies, though, have conducted some parts including countries Central northern South America. Vital registration systems nationally-representative factor surveys can be important sources data, long information indicators is collected. Longitudinal will also investigating factors driving inequalities. As policies prevention strategies put into place reduce they must address generating risk.