Accelerating Burden of Hypertensive Heart Disease in Low‑ and Lower‑Middle‑SDI Countries, 1990–2023: The Contribution of Cold Temperature Exposure
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/aogh.5329 | Journal eISSN: 2214-9996
Language: English
Page range: 93 - 93
Submitted on: Apr 29, 2026
Accepted on: Aug 8, 2026
Published on: Sep 11, 2026
Published by: Ubiquity Press
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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