Achievement of Guideline-Recommended Targets for Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in 38 Low-Income and Middle-Income Countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of achieving the secondary prevention targets recommended in the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in 38 low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Methods

We pooled nationally representative cross-sectional surveys from 38 LMICs between 2013 and 2020. Treatment, metabolic and lifestyle targets were assessed for individuals with a self-reported history of CVD according to WHO's recommendations. Associations between the prevalence of guideline adherence and sociodemographic characteristics were assessed using multivariate Poisson regression models.

Results

The pooled sample included 126 106 participants, of whom 9821 (6.8% [95% CI 6.4-7.2]) reported a history of CVD. O

SUBMITTER: Liu Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11444037 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature