Impacts Of CHD On Health And Wellbeing Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common symptom of CHD?
A
Angina - pain in the heart
2
Q
In 2009 how much did CHD cost?
A
NHS - £19 million
3
Q
What are healthcare costs associated with smoking-related illnesses?
A
$200 billion
4
Q
What do dietitians promote in the UK?
A
Eating oily fish, fruit and vegetables and less saturated fat
5
Q
What is in Finland?
A
Community based interventions like health education and nutrition labelling
6
Q
What has happened in Japan?
A
Government led health campaigns have reduced blood pressure levels
7
Q
What have WHO done?
A
Co-ordinated world heart day events and activities on he 19th September each year
