The Burden of Cardiovascular Disease Attributable to Modifiable Risk Factors and Cost-effectiveness Analysis of IraPEN Program in the General Population of Iran
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- 4 July 2022
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Academic World Research in Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic Of Iran
- Vol. 36 (1) , 525-534
Abstract
Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) contribute to over 30% of deaths worldwide and more than 40% in Iran in 2019. Establishing a cost-effective program to control cardiovascular diseases is essential for any country. This study aimed to estimate the cost-effectiveness of the primary prevention program (IraPEN) for cardiovascular diseases in Iran. ...Keywords
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