The burden of non-communicable diseases and their related risk factors in the country of Georgia, 2015

The burden of non-communicable diseases and their related risk factors in the country of Georgia, 2015

Abstract Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), mainly cardiovascular diseases, are a substantial cause of mortality in the country of Georgia, accounting for approximately 93% of all deaths (standardized mortality rate 630.7 deaths per 100,000 persons per year) and an important threat to heal...

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Main Authors: Steven Russell, Lela Sturua, Chaoyang Li, Juliette Morgan, Marina Topuridze, Curtis Blanton, Liesl Hagan, Stephanie J. Salyer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Global Health
Non-communicable disease
Risk factors
Survey
Georgia
Global health security
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-6785-2

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