REVIEW OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE PRIMARY PREVENTION INTERVENTIONS IN LOW- AND MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES

Background The burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) has increased greatly. Primary prevention of CVD has been shown to work in developed countries, and is urgently needed in LMIC. Objective This literature review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of primary prevention strategies for CVD in LMIC. Methods Studies were obtained via a detailed search using Ovid MEDLINE©, EMBASE and Global Health …