The Atlas of Heart Disease and Stroke
An estimated 17 million people worldwide die of cardiovascular diseases,
particularly heart attacks and strokes. Many of the risk factors for heart
diseases and stroke are preventable or can be controlled, thereby reducing
risk. To respond to population health challenges of the global epidemic of
heart disease and stroke, the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) collaborated with the World Health Organization
(WHO) to produce "The Atlas of Heart Disease and Stroke."
The atlas addresses the global epidemic of heart disease and stroke in
six parts: cardiovascular disease; risk factors; the burden; action; the
future and the past; and world tables. All topics of contemporary importance
have been addressed through pictures and few words. The atlas is designed
for use by policy makers, national and international organizations, health
professionals and the general public.
The Atlas may be downloaded or ordered from the website of the World Health
Organization at
http://www.who.int/cardiovascular_diseases/resources/atlas/en/*
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Date last reviewed:
05/22/2006
Content source: Division for Heart Disease and Stroke
Prevention,
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and
Health Promotion
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