Authors: Majid Ezzati, Stephen Vander Hoorn, Carlene M. M Lawes, Rachel Leach, W. Philip T James, Alan D Lopez, Anthony Rodgers, Christopher J. L Murray
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0020133
Abstract Summary
Global study of 100+ countries reveals cardiovascular risk factors like obesity and high cholesterol rise with national income up to $12,500-18,000, then decline in wealthier nations. This pattern suggests disease burden will shift to developing countries, widening health inequalities.
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Study reveals cardiovascular risk factors like obesity peak at middle-income levels then decline, suggesting disease burden will shift to developing nations, requiring early prevention strategies.
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