Cardiovascular health
Recent releases
Cardiovascular
disease and its associated risk factors in in Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples 2004-05
Released 5 June 2008
Comorbidity of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease in Australia
Released 9 August 2007
Medicines for cardiovascular health: are they used appropriately?
Released 23 May 2007
Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander people with coronary heart disease
Released 27 Sept 2006
Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander people with coronary heart disease (summary
booklet)
Released 27 Sept 2006
Socioeconomic
inequalities in cardiovascular disease in Australia
Released 2 Aug 2006
How we manage
stroke in Australia
Released 15 Feb 2006
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Much progress has been made in recent years in improving the cardiovascular health of Australians. Death rates have fallen dramatically, some risk factors have improved, and there have been major advances in treatment and care.
Nevertheless, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is still Australia's greatest health problem. It kills more people than any other disease (accounting for 47,637 deaths in 2004) and affected 3.5 million Australians in 2004-05. It contributes to significant illness, disability, poor quality of life and premature death, and is the most expensive disease group in Australia in terms of health expenditure.
Through the links on the left you can access general information on the impact of cardiovascular disease in Australia, its major risk factors, information on cardiovascular procedures and statistics.
The Institute monitors and reports on cardiovascular disease as a National Health Priority Area.
Last reviewed by on 11 May 2006