Cardiac rehabilitation programs not keeping up with global increases in cardiovascular disease
A new study from York University reveals that global cardiac rehabilitation programs are failing to keep pace with the rising incidence of cardiovascular disease. Despite the proven benefits of these programs in reducing mortality and hospitalizations, availability has stagnated over the last decade.
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The findings highlight a critical gap in global healthcare infrastructure that could lead to preventable deaths and increased strain on medical systems.
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Add to Preferred Sources Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Despite the rising incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD), along with evidence that cardiac rehabilitation programs improve outcomes for those living with CVD, availability of these programs has not increased worldwide in the past decade, according to a new study by York University researchers.
Since the pandemic, the number of hybrid or alternative cardiac rehabilitation programs, which are more affordable to run, has decreased, even though more people around the world are surviving and living longer with CVD.
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