Analysing falls in coronary heart disease mortality in the West Bank between 1998 and 2009.

ABSTRACT: To analyse coronary heart disease (CHD) mortality and risk factor trends in the West Bank, occupied Palestinian territory between 1998 and 2009. Modelling study using CHD IMPACT model. The West Bank, occupied Palestinian territory. Data on populations, mortality, patient groups and numbers, treatments and cardiovascular risk factor trends were obtained from national and local surveys, routine national and WHO statistics, and critically appraised. Data were then integrated and analysed using a previously validated CHD model. CHD deaths prevented or postponed are the main outcome. CHD death rates fell by 20% in the West Bank, between 1998 and 2009. Smoking prevalence was initially high in men, 51%, but decreased to 42%. Population blood pressure levels and total cholesterol levels also decre

SUBMITTER: Abu-Rmeileh NM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3432845 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature