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Cardiovascular disease is the main cause of death and disability in the developed world. Most men and women in developed countries will die from coronary heart disease rather than from cancer, AIDS, infections, or other diseases.Within a few years, it will also be biggest cause of death in young people.
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Handler, C., Coghlan, G. (2007). Angina and Heart Attacks: Overview. In: Living with Coronary Disease. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84628-551-6_1
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