coronary heart disease Flashcards
how many deaths does CHD cause annually
7.5 million
how does tobacco use affect CHD
60% higher
how does infrequent activity affect CHD
20% of CHD in developed nations is caused by infrequent exercise
where is CHD more likely to develop
high income countries
what are the main symptoms of CHD
heart attacks and heart failure
how much did CHD cost the UK in 2009
8.7 billion pound
how many countries take part in world health day
over 120 in 2015
how many deaths does CHD cause out of every 100,000 people in HIC
158 / 100,000 deaths in HIC
which causes more deaths in LIC
CHD or Malaria?
CHD causes more deaths in LIC than malaria
what does non-communicable mean
not spread between people
what percentage of deaths did CHD cause worldwide
15%
how can people alter their lifestyle to prevent CHD
healthy diet
exercise regularly
stop smoking
what surgery can people have to prevent CHD
heart replacement
what national strategies are there to prevent CHD
NHS stop smoking service
taxing unhealthy foods
healthy school meals
