Are we doing enough to prevent a heart disease epidemic?

  • Martin T. Mpe Medi-Clinic Heart Hospital, Pretoria and 1 Military Hospital, Thaba Tshwane, Pretoria
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24170/7-3-1942

Abstract

This editorial is intended to provoke debate on the relevance of our contribution and its impact on the health care challenges faced by our entire population amidst the current financial and human resource constraints.
Published
2017-04-10
Issue
Vol. 7 No. 3 (2010): Winter
Section
Editorial

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