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Challenges and Opportunities to Scale Up Cardiovascular Disease Secondary Prevention in Latin America and the Caribbean.
In the Americas, CVD represents about 38% of noncommunicable disease deaths.
A roadmap for secondary prevention in Latin America and the Caribbean is warranted.
Simple and practical guidelines should be developed and implemented.
PAHO proposes a realistic and efficient prevention coalition plan in Latin America to fight CVD.
The inclusion of the health system through health workers is highly recommended for a successful nationwide preventive program