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Comparison of Cardiovascular Disease Burden between Brazil and Denmark (1990–2021) Based on Global Burden of Disease: Availability of Universal Health System Is Not Enough Cover

Comparison of Cardiovascular Disease Burden between Brazil and Denmark (1990–2021) Based on Global Burden of Disease: Availability of Universal Health System Is Not Enough

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/gh.1523 | Journal eISSN: 2211-8179
Language: English
Submitted on: Oct 7, 2025
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Accepted on: Jan 24, 2026
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Published on: Feb 20, 2026
Published by: Ubiquity Press
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

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