From: Systematic review on chronic non-communicable disease in disaster settings
Second most commonly studied NCD among results |
Studies predominantly on CVD risk factors over disease outcomes |
Studies demonstrate CVD is among leading diagnoses in these settings, including ischemic heart disease and stroke |
Hypertension a leading risk factor, and disease control is poor |
Gender differences in CVD outcomes exist in these settings, including divergence from conventional disproportionate burden for CVD among men |
Exposure to disaster is associated with worse CVD outcomes |
Refugee status confers worse outcomes |
Scant study focus on management of disease |