Publications by authors named "Isabelle von Polenz"
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- The study investigates the testing rates for cardiovascular disease risk factors (hypertension, diabetes, and hypercholesterolaemia) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), focusing on sociodemographic inequalities.
- Data from nearly 1 million adults across 57 surveys reveal that only a small percentage meet the WHO criteria for testing: 19.1% for hypertension, 23.8% for diabetes, and 27.4% for hypercholesterolaemia.
- Testing rates varied significantly by sex, wealth, and education, with women showing higher testing rates for hypertension compared to men.