According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of premature deaths in industrialized countries. WHO estimates that this number will reach more than twenty-three million people by the year 2030. CVD are classified as lifestyle diseases since they are attributed to unhealthy behaviours in the human life. Typically, CVD is a collective term used to refer to a group of disorders with some common health determinants that are linked to atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a condition that describes the stiffening of the artery walls. In the United Kingdom (UK), CVD affects about seven million people and has since been identified as the leading cause of disability and death. It is also established that CVD causes one in four premature deaths in the UK, in which it accounted for about 26% of deaths recorded in England in the year 2015. CVD has also been associated with escalating financial burdens in the UK healthcare system, in which the condition consumes over £9 billion annually, costing the UK economy over £19 billion each year. The annual economic cost estimates incorporate premature deaths, informal costs, and disabilities.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Coronary Heart Disease
- Risk Factors Influencing CHD Incidence
- Contemporary CHD Management
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This text explores the prevalence and management of coronary heart disease (CHD) in the United Kingdom. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the disease's incidence, risk factors, and contemporary management strategies. The work highlights the importance of addressing CHD as a major public health concern in the UK.
- The incidence and prevalence of CHD in the UK
- Risk factors influencing the occurrence of CHD
- Contemporary approaches to CHD management
- The role of lifestyle modifications in CHD prevention and control
- The significance of addressing health disparities in CHD management
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter provides an overview of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and their prevalence as a leading cause of premature deaths in industrialized countries. It specifically focuses on CHD, its definition, and its impact on the UK healthcare system.
- Coronary Heart Disease: This chapter delves into the characteristics and pathogenesis of CHD, explaining how cholesterol accumulation and artery narrowing contribute to the disease. It also discusses the role of atherosclerosis in CHD development and the potential complications, including heart attacks.
- Risk Factors Influencing CHD Incidence: This chapter examines various factors that contribute to the occurrence of CHD, including socioeconomic status, race, smoking, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and sedentary lifestyles. It emphasizes the higher incidence of CHD among South Asian populations in the UK and the associated disparities in health outcomes.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this text include coronary heart disease (CHD), cardiovascular diseases (CVD), risk factors, lifestyle modifications, management strategies, incidence, prevalence, public health, health disparities, socioeconomic status, South Asian population, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, smoking, and sedentary lifestyles.
- Quote paper
- Leonard Kahungu (Author), 2018, Contemporary Themes In Health Care. Incidence And Management Of Coronary Heart Disease In The United Kingdom, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/428646