chd Flashcards
what is a heart attack?
when the blood vessels supplying the heart become blocked
starving the heart of oxygen
heart failure
CHD is measure by?
DALYs
rise in DALYs from 1990 to 2020
from 47 million
to 82 million
factors that reduce CHD
improved prevention -diagnosis and treatment reduced tobacco use low cholesterol low blood pressure low obesity
percentage of CHD in newly developing countries
> 60%
economic costs to…
cost of healthcare to individual and government
cost of individual having time off work
cost to the employer
cost to the lost productivity to the country
increase in expenditure in OECH countries on CHD medication from 1989 to 1997
9.4% to 11%
says WHO
who said:
‘health problems related to obesity, such as CHD, cost the USA $177 billion a year’
WHO
prevention
three main methods
change of lifestyle
health education
policies and legislation
prevention
change of lifestyle
Regular physical activity
Taking prescribed medicines on a daily basis
Watching ones weight
Not smoking
Not drinking too much alcohol
The patient should visit their doctor regularly to keep track of their blood pressure and their blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
These regular appointments may restrict the person’s freedom to travel or require them to move if they live in a remote area.
They will also need time off work
prevention
health education
promote healthy living and eating at schools
medical activities such as blood pressure testing
activities to engage the public in physical activity
scientific conferences
prevention
policies and legislation
reducing tobacco smoking increase the price advertising bans smoke-free areas health warnings on packets taxation and outright bans in public places
