Cardiovascular disease (HSC SSCE Personal Development and Physical Education): Flashcards
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What is the leading cause of death in Australia?
What is the leading cause of death in Australia?
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause.
What types of disorders are included in CVD?
What types of disorders are included in CVD?
Coronary heart disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease.
What has contributed to the drop in CVD death rates?
What has contributed to the drop in CVD death rates?
Improvements in healthcare and public health efforts.
What is coronary heart disease?
What is coronary heart disease?
Plaque buildup in coronary arteries reducing blood flow.
What are the two types of stroke?
What are the two types of stroke?
Ischaemic stroke and haemorrhagic stroke.
What is peripheral vascular disease?
What is peripheral vascular disease?
A circulation problem reducing blood flow to limbs.
What are modifiable risk factors for CVD?
What are modifiable risk factors for CVD?
Obesity, high blood pressure, poor diet, and smoking.
What are non-modifiable risk factors for CVD?
What are non-modifiable risk factors for CVD?
Age, genetics, and gender are non-modifiable factors.
How does CVD impact Australia's economy?
How does CVD impact Australia's economy?
It leads to high healthcare costs affecting the economy.
What public health initiative helps reduce smoking?
What public health initiative helps reduce smoking?
The National Tobacco Strategy reduces smoking rates.