THE ROLE OF COMMUNITY PHARMACY IN THE PRIMARY PREVENTION OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

• At: AbuDhabi (United Arab Emirates) (2019)
• Type: Poster
• Poster code: POS-CPS-066
• By: BRITO, Joana (Farmácias Holon, Portugal)
• Co-author(s): Ana Macedo: Projects and Services, Farmácias Holon,
  Joana Brito: Projects and Services, Farmácias Holon,
  Beatriz Mónico: Projects and Services, Farmácias Holon,
  Isabel Guerreiro: Projects and Services, Farmácias Holon,
  Maria Mendes: Projects and Services, Farmácias Holon,
  Nuno Machado: Projects and Services, Farmácias Holon
  
• Abstract:

  Background

  Cardiovascular (CV) diseases are the leading cause of death in the European Union. This reality is associated with the high prevalence of chronic diseases with a strong impact on the CV system. Therefore, prevention is the best strategy to significantly reduce CV morbidity and mortality.

  Methods

  A CVRA campaign was held in 87 pharmacies.

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