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The book explores the transformation of cardiovascular disease from a leading cause of death to a manageable health issue, highlighting the dramatic 80% decline in mortality rates over the past 50 years. It examines the interplay of laboratory research and extensive epidemiological studies that contributed to this progress. The author, a veteran of the NIH, offers unique insights into the advancements in public health and medicine that have reshaped perceptions of cardiovascular health, emphasizing hope over complacency in the fight against these diseases.
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The American Cardiovascular Pandemic, David Gordon
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- 2021
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- Title
- The American Cardiovascular Pandemic
- Subtitle
- A 100-Year History
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Gordon
- Publisher
- McFarland
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 258
- ISBN13
- 9781476685120
- Series
- Description
- The book explores the transformation of cardiovascular disease from a leading cause of death to a manageable health issue, highlighting the dramatic 80% decline in mortality rates over the past 50 years. It examines the interplay of laboratory research and extensive epidemiological studies that contributed to this progress. The author, a veteran of the NIH, offers unique insights into the advancements in public health and medicine that have reshaped perceptions of cardiovascular health, emphasizing hope over complacency in the fight against these diseases.