The Impact of Cardiovascular Disease on Economic Loss
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a public health concern that impacts the population’s health and economy. It is the leading cause of death globally. In Brazil, CVD has been the leading cause of death, with Ischemic Heart Disease and Stroke as the most common causes, except during the pandemic years (2020-2021) when COVID-19 was the first cause of death for men and women.
What is the impact on productive work and the economy? How can cardiovascular disease and its loss of health in the population be prevented?
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