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06-09-2024 | Review

Health Data Sciences and Cardiovascular Disease in Africa: Needs and the Way Forward

Authors: Maha Inam, Sana Sheikh, Adeel Khoja, Amina Abubakar, Reena Shah, Zainab Samad, Anthony Ngugi, Farhana Alarakhiya, Akbar Waljee, Salim S. Virani

Published in: Current Atherosclerosis Reports

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

The rising burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Africa is of great concern. Health data sciences is a rapidly developing field which has the potential to improve health outcomes, especially in low-middle income countries with burdened healthcare systems. We aim to explore the current CVD landscape in Africa, highlighting the importance of health data sciences in the region and identifying potential opportunities for application and growth by leveraging health data sciences to improve CVD outcomes.

Recent findings

While there have been a number of initiatives aimed at developing health data sciences in Africa over the recent decades, the progress and growth are still in their early stages. Its maximum potential can be leveraged through adequate funding, advanced training programs, focused resource allocation, encouraging bidirectional international partnerships, instituting best ethical practices, and prioritizing data science health research in the region.

Summary

The findings of this review explore the current landscape of CVD and highlight the potential benefits and utility of health data sciences to address CVD challenges in Africa. By understanding and overcoming the barriers associated with health data sciences training, research, and application in the region, focused initiatives can be developed to promote research and development. These efforts will allow policymakers to form informed, evidence-based frameworks for the prevention and management of CVDs, and ultimately result in improved CVD outcomes in the region.
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Metadata
Title
Health Data Sciences and Cardiovascular Disease in Africa: Needs and the Way Forward
Authors
Maha Inam
Sana Sheikh
Adeel Khoja
Amina Abubakar
Reena Shah
Zainab Samad
Anthony Ngugi
Farhana Alarakhiya
Akbar Waljee
Salim S. Virani
Publication date
06-09-2024
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Atherosclerosis Reports
Print ISSN: 1523-3804
Electronic ISSN: 1534-6242
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11883-024-01235-1

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Two studies underscore the adverse impact of noise pollution on the risk for and prognosis after myocardial infarction.

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Post-TAVI follow up: deploying virtual assistants

Antihypertensives: more effective at morning or night?

Low Lp(a) levels unlikely to increase the risk of diabetes

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A quick guide to ECGs

Improve your ECG interpretation skills with this comprehensive, rapid, interactive course. Expert advice provides detailed feedback as you work through 50 ECGs covering the most common cardiac presentations to ensure your practice stays up to date. 

PD Dr. Carsten W. Israel
Developed by: Springer Medizin
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At a glance: The STEP trials

A round-up of the STEP phase 3 clinical trials evaluating semaglutide for weight loss in people with overweight or obesity.

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