Heart, stroke and vascular diseases: Australian facts 1999

Presents the latest facts and figures on cardiovascular disease and its impact on the Australian community. It is the first report in a biennial series by the National Centre for Monitoring Cardiovascular Disease. Published by the AIHW and Heart Foundation of Australia, this is a comprehensive source of information covering patterns of cardiovascular health and illness among Australians, their associated risk factors, treatment and management of the disease, and health care costs.