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@Espersen_C and colleagues
@CTCPR_ |
@CircAHA
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) affects 11% of the Danish population and remains the second leading cause of death, responsible for ≈12,000 deaths annually. Despite Denmark’s universal healthcare, social and geographic inequalities persist, highlighting the need for targeted prevention and system-level solutions.
Denmark’s strong registry infrastructure and public health initiatives provide unique opportunities to monitor, evaluate, and improve cardiovascular care. Continued focus on education, equitable access, and innovative prevention strategies is crucial to reduce disparities and improve outcomes. Public initiatives, such as the Heart Runner program, anti-smoking policies, and accessible cardiac rehabilitation, are already making a difference.
Published in Circulation Global Rounds, American Heart Association, Inc.
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