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Under the weather

From flu to snow forecasts, business preparations for winter should take newspaper headlines with a pinch of salt

What is cardiovascular disease?

The term “cardiovascular disease” covers a range of medical conditions affecting the heart and circulatory systems. Following the terminology of the WHO’s Global Burden of Disease study, the two most common are:

Ischaemic heart disease: Also known as coronary heart disease, this arises frequently from a build-up of fatty materials in the circulatory system which impedes blood flow (atherosclerosis). It can ultimately lead to angina and/or heart attack (the two of which are sometimes collectively referred to as acute cardiac syndrome).

The heart of the matter

The heart of the matter: Rethinking prevention of cardiovascular disease is an Economist Intelligence Unit report, sponsored by AstraZeneca. It investigates the health challenges posed by cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the developed and the developing world, and examines the need for a fresh look at prevention. 

Combatting NCDs—time to get moving

As The Economist Intelligence Unit publishes a new report on preventing cardiovascular disease, Dr William Bird recommends we all go for a walk around the office

Feeling the flu strain

10 things to hate about flu — taken from our recent report on corporate strategies for battling the virus

Strategies for seasonal influenza

Report Summary

Strategies for seasonal influenza: spreading prevention across the workforce is an Economist Intelligence Unit report, sponsored by Novartis. It analyses changing corporate perceptions in the US and western Europe about the impact of seasonal influenza and the prevention measures companies are putting in place.

Tackling the rise of chronic disease in North Africa

A newly released report from the World Bank and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) presents clear evidence of the speed and extent of the rise of chronic disease across the Middle East and North Africa.

Frugal innovation in healthcare

The Aravind Eye Care System aims to deliver high-quality, low-cost ophthalmological care to some of India’s poorest people. In 2012, it conducted over 370,000 eye operations including laser procedures – 55% of them delivered at low or no cost. Mr Thulasiraj, Executive Director at Aravind, explains how the system works.

Understanding value in health and healthcare

I look forward to meeting many of you at The Economist's Healthy Europe conference in Zurich next week.

Measuring the cost of cybercrime

In this two-part series, sponsored by Booz Allen Hamilton, the EIU examines just how well we understand the "hard" and "soft" costs that cyberattacks inflict on companies.

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