An Evaluation of Regional Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer Research Needs Using Conference Abstracts.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite cardiovascular diseases and cancer being the leading causes of premature mortality in the Caribbean region, there is limited local research available to guide a comprehensive response to this epidemic.

Objective

To evaluate cardiovascular disease and cancer research in the Caribbean using abstracts presented at the Caribbean Public Health Agency's (CARPHA) meeting - the longest running annual research conference in the region.

Method

Study data (population, intervention/exposure, comparison and outcome) were extracted from abstracts published for the 2006 to 2018 meetings. Additionally, institutional affiliation and geographic location of the first author, countries involved, sample size, study design and use of specialized testing/biomarkers were a

SUBMITTER: Williamson GA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8344965 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature