CHD

• What is the leading cause of death worldwide?

  CHD
• How many deaths does CHD account for annually?

  9.5 million deaths
• Where does the highest mortality from CHD occur?

  Eastern Europe, Central and Northern Asia
• What lifestyle choice contributes to low levels of CHD in Japan?

  Diet, particularly fish consumption
• Why does America have high levels of CHD?

  Large amounts of fast food consumption
• What factors are more important in developed countries regarding CHD prevalence?

  Socio-economic factors and lifestyle choices
• What is the relationship between age and CHD risk?

  Risk increases with age
• How does social deprivation relate to CHD deaths in the UK?

  Higher rates in the North compared to the South
• How many CHD deaths each year are attributed to tobacco use?

  Up to 200,000 deaths
• How does smoking affect cholesterol levels?

  It lowers cholesterol
• What does excessive alcohol consumption contribute to?

  Raised blood sugar and increased fats
• What percentage of heart attacks are attributed to high blood pressure?

  47%
• What type of diet increases CHD according to a WHO report?

  A diet high in saturated fat
• What is obesity classified as in relation to CHD?

  An independent risk factor
• How much greater is the risk of CHD for men with type 2 diabetes?

  Two to four times greater
• How much greater is the risk of CHD for women with type 2 diabetes?

  Three to five times greater
• What percentage of CHD mortality is estimated to be due to infrequent exercise?

  Approximately 35%
• What are the impacts of urbanization on CHD risk?

  • Development activities increase CHD risk
  • Urbanization leads to lifestyle changes
  • Increased pollution may contribute to health issues
• How much does CHD account for in healthcare expenditure in the UK?

  £9 billion
• What effect does infrequent exercise have on CHD risk?

  Increases the risk of CHD
• What is the economic cost of heart disease in the USA?

  $228 billion