Trejo GJF

Language: Spanish
References: 5
Page: 168-170
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ABSTRACT

Coronary Heart Disease is the most frequent cause of mortality in adults. In order to decrease the impact of this illness, there is a need to implement a comprehensive preventive strategy, at both the clinical and the population levels. The advantages and limitations of these strategies illustrate the importance of a joint effort from clinicians, public health professionals and government organizations in the prevention of chronic diseases with epidemic proportions.

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