Modelling the burden of cardiovascular disease in Saudi Arabia and the impact of reducing modifiable risk factors

ConclusionThe burden of CVD is significant and growing. Efforts to achieve WHO risk factor targets and further lower LDL-cholesterol through increased access to effective treatment for high-risk patients are projected to greatly reduce the clinical, economic, and humanistic burden of cardiovascular disease in Saudi Arabia.
Source: Journal of the Saudi Heart Association - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research