Effect of tobacco control measures during a period of rising cardiovascular disease risk in India : a mathematical model of myocardial infarction and stroke

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2013-07

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PLOS

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Smoke-free laws and substantially increased tobacco taxation appear to be markedly potent population measures to avert future cardiovascular deaths in India. Despite the rise in co-morbid cardiovascular disease risk factors like hyperlipidemia and hypertension in low- and middle-income countries, tobacco control is likely to remain a highly effective strategy to reduce cardiovascular deaths. A microsimulation model was developed to quantify the differential effects of various tobacco control measures and pharmacological therapies on myocardial infarction and stroke deaths stratified by age, gender, and urban/rural status for 2013 to 2022.

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TOBACCO CONTROL, CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES, INDIA, MATHEMATICAL MODELS, TAXATION, MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, MIDDLE INCOME COUNTRIES, STROKE

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Basu, S., Glantz, S., Bitton, A., & Millett, C. (2013). The Effect of Tobacco Control Measures during a Period of Rising Cardiovascular Disease Risk in India: A Mathematical Model of Myocardial Infarction and Stroke. PLoS Med, 10(7), e1001480. doi:10.1371/journal.pmed.1001480

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2010-2019 / Années 2010-2019
Asia / Asie
Research Results (NCDP) / Résultats de recherches (PMNT)
Tobacco use / Usage du tabac