Data on the epidemiology of heart failure in Sub-Saharan Africa.

ABSTRACT: In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), chronic non-communicable diseases and cardiovascular diseases in particular, are progressively taking over infectious diseases as the leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Heart failure is a major public health problem in the region. We summarize here available data on the prevalence, aetiologies, treatment, rates and predictors of mortality due to heart failure in SSA.

SUBMITTER: Nyaga UF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5988512 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature