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What is cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

Cardiovascular disease refers to large range of diseases in the heart and blood vessels. Types of CVD include coronary heart disease, stroke, heart failure, peripheral vascular disease and congenital heart disease.

 

  • According to the 2007-2008 health statistics one in six Australians have CVD

  • CVD is the biggest killer in Australia and accounted for one third of all deaths in 2009

Source: ABS, Causes of Death, Australia, 2010. Source data (Table 5.1) (62KB XLS).

Note: Based on underlying cause of death.

What are the risk factors of cardiovascular disease?

  • Overweight/Obesity

  • Smoking

  • Diabetes

  • Poor diet

  • Physical inactivity

  • Excessive alcohol consumption

  • High blood pressure

  • High cholesterol

 

Where can I find out more about CVD?

Your local doctor will be able to discuss your risk of developing CVD and provide more information on what you can do to avoid it.

 

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

Heart Foundation

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This website was created by Charles Sturt University students for the Parkes/ Forbes SpICE Project. The information contained here was accurate at the time of publication and should NOT replace the professional advice of qualified Health Professionals.

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