Cardiovascular disease: To reduce the incidence of cardiovascular disease: DHB Toolkit
NZ Literature Abstract
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Authors
Year of Publication
2003
Source
Wellington: Ministry of Health.
Publication Type
Report
Publication Status
Completed
Abstract
One of a set of 12 toolkits produced by the Ministry of Health for use by the District Health Boards (DHBs) and other health providers. Emerging from the New Zealand Health Strategy, this toolkit provides some guidance on addressing the population health objective to reduce the incidence of cardiovascular disease (CD). CD is the leading cause of death in New Zealand, and burden of CD is greatest among Māori and Pacific peoples. Two of the major modifiable risk factors for CD are obesity and physical inactivity. CD priority areas identified by the Ministry of Health are: cardiovascular risk screening and management; acute coronary syndromes; secondary prevention; cardiac rehabilitation; organised stroke care; cardiovascular disease and Māori; cardiovascular disease and Pacific peoples. This toolkit provides evidence on each of the cardiovascular priority areas and information on cardiovascular tools currently available, tools under development and tools for future development.
Type of Study
Guidelines
How to Access
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