title: Cardiovascular diseases in Ghana within the context of globalization.
abstract: This paper discusses how globalization and its elements are influencing health dynamics and in particular Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in Ghana. It assesses the growing burden of CVDs and its relationship with globalization. It further describes the conceptual framework on which to view the impact of globalization on CVDs in Ghana. It also set out the dimensions of the relationship between CVD risk factors and globalization. The paper concludes with a discussion on strategies for tackling the growing burden of CVDs in Ghana.
authors.affiliation: 1 Health Policy Consult, Weija-Accra, Ghana ; 2 Independent Public Health Researcher, New York, NY 10017, USA.
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ofori-Asenso
authors.affiliation: 1 Health Policy Consult, Weija-Accra, Ghana ; 2 Independent Public Health Researcher, New York, NY 10017, USA.
authors.forename: Daireen
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Garcia
keywords: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs); Ghana; globalization; health