The Atlas of Heart Disease and Stroke

The Atlas of Heart Disease and Stroke
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Publisher : World Health Organization
Total Pages : 118
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ISBN-10 : 9241562765
ISBN-13 : 9789241562768
Rating : 4/5 (768 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Atlas of Heart Disease and Stroke by : Judith Mackay

Download or read book The Atlas of Heart Disease and Stroke written by Judith Mackay and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2004 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heart disease and strokes are currently the leading cause of death in all developed countries and in most developing countries, resulting in one third of all deaths globally in 2003. This publication explores a range of issues relating to this increasingly urgent global health problem using text, colour charts, maps and graphics. Topics covered include: different types of cardiovascular diseases, including rheumatic heart disease; key risk factors including smoking, obesity, physical inactivity, high cholesterol levels and diabetes; risks factors relating to women, childhood and youth; the global burden of coronary heart disease and stroke, and associated economic costs; medical research and funding issues; prevention in personal and public health terms; treatment options; health education; national policies and legislation to address prevention and control; future predictions; chronology of key developments in knowledge of cardiovascular disease; and world data tables.


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