| Abstrakt: |
A recent study conducted by researchers at the Federal University Fluminense in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has explored the impact of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) on productivity in South America. The study estimated the number of potentially productive years of life lost (PPYLL) and the monetary loss of productivity due to premature mortality associated with CVD in 2019. The total number of deaths due to CVD in South America in 2019 was 754,324, resulting in a total permanent loss of productivity of approximately US$3.7 billion. The study highlights the significant economic burden that CVD imposes on countries in South America and emphasizes the importance of allocating resources for health policies and interventions. [Extracted from the article] |
