global issues

Question 1

where can heart disease be found?

Answer 1

Heart disease is more commonly found in the northern hemisphere, in Developed countries. These would include countries like the United Kingdom, USA, Russia and Germany.

Question 2

what are the causes of heart diseases?

Answer 2

 lack of exercise which leads to an increase pressure on your heart
 stress which causes you blood pressure to rise
 hereditary – can be passed from parents
 eating foods high in fat which can cause high cholesterol.
 smoking increases your heart rate and blood pressure, so more oxygen is needed for the heart to work properly. But smokers lose oxygen while smoking, putting the heart under strain.

Question 3

what are strategies to control heart disease?

Answer 3

 Opening up new gyms, exercise classes and leisure centres
 Try to relax and possibly take up a relaxing hobby to reduce stress
 Medical check ups to check for high blood pressure and cholesterol
 New advancements like by-pass surgery and pacemakers
 Trying to increase consumption of fruit and vegetables and reduce fatty foods like take aways
 Stop smoking using nicotine patches, electric cigarettes and smoking bans

Question 4

what are the effectiveness of the strategies to control heart disease?

Answer 4

 Death-rate from heart disease in the UK, amongst 16-64 year olds, has dropped by 42% in the last 10 years. Some countries, such as Australia, Canada and Sweden, have done even better than this.
 It has dropped because of better prevention and better treatment.
 Charities such as the British Heart Foundation help to fund research into the causes and treatment of heart disease.
 Evidence that better diet is working as there has been a decrease in consumption of butter and full fat milk and people are eating more fruit
 Evidence that people are still not taking enough exercise
 Numbers of people smoking has now decreased
 No evidence that stress levels are decreasing
 People appear to be getting more regular check-ups.