The impact of social determinants on cardiovascular disease

摘要: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among high-income countries and projected to be worldwide by 2030. Much current research efforts have been aimed toward identification, modification treatment individual-level risk factors. Despite significant advancements, gross inequalities continue persist over space time. Although increasing at different rates worldwide, magnitude increase in prevalence various cardiovascular factors has shifted study causes (ie, 'causes causes'), which include social determinants health. The health reflect impact environment on people sharing a particular community. Imbalances attributed inequities observed between within countries. present article reviews role global level, describing epidemiological transition persistent trend known as 'inverse gradient'. Canada will also examined, including data from ethnic Aboriginal communities. Possible solutions future directions reduce are proposed.