CHD Flashcards
1
Q
What factors encourage CHD
A
- No exercise
- Easy access to low cost food
- Fatty and sugary foods
- Use of alcohol and tobacco
- Long life expectancy
2
Q
How many deaths does CHD account for
A
- Leading cause of death and accounted for 15% in 2015
- 90,000 deaths every year in the UK
3
Q
How is CHD tackled
A
- in the Uk aim to promote a healthy lifestyle (fruit veg, less fat)
- In Finland they use community intervention, things like health education and nutrition labels=Reduction cholesterol levels
- Japan-Health education programmes and treatment of blood pressure
4
Q
How is CHD distributed
A
More common in developed countries, largely due to longer life expectancy and easier access to fatty and sugary foods
