Cardiovascular Disease
The National Heart Forum estimates that the proportion of coronary heart disease (CHD) is attributable to five key risk factors:
- High blood cholesterol (46%)
- Physical inactivity (37%)
- Smoking (19%)
- High blood pressure (13%)
- Obesity (6%)
A poor diet, Type 2 diabetes and socio-economic deprivation are also known risk factors. While each factor is important in its own right, the risk of developing CHD is strongly related to a combination of factors and it appears that the effect is synergistic.
More data on Coronary Heart Disease
Resources relating to Cardiovascular Disease
- Have a Heart Paisley phase 2
Independent evaluation of Have a Heart Paisley phase 2, commissioned by Health Scotland and undertak... - Have a Heart Paisley
This is an exciting project which has been created with the aim of improving the heart health of the... - Scottish Nutrition and Diet Resources Initiative (SNDRI)
The Scottish Nutrition and Diet Resources Initiative (SNDRI) aims to produce a range of easily acces... - Physical Activity & Health Alliance (PAHA)
This website contains information and resources to help members of the physical activity workforce i... - National Heart Forum (NHF)
It is an alliance, working to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and related conditions such... - British Cardiac Society
The Society is involved in education, the setting of clinical standards and research into heart and... - British Dietetic Association
The British Dietetic Association, established in 1936, is the professional association for dietitian... - Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland
Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland aims to improve the quality of life for people in Scotland affected b... - British Heart Foundation (BHF)
The aim of the BHF is to play a leading role in the fight against disease of the heart and circulati... - Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Scotland (2006)
This guide to primary prevention of cardiovascular health is a report on behalf of the Heart Health... - Salt
Too much salt is bad for your heart. Find out why by visiting the Food Standards Agency's dedicated...
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