Heart, stroke and vascular diseases, Australian facts 2001

Australian Facts 2001 presents the latest facts and figures on cardiovascular disease and its impact on the Australian Community. It is the second report in a biennial series by the National Centre for Monitoring Cardiovascular Disease. It is a comprehensive source of information covering patterns of cardiovascular health and illness among Australians, their associated risk factors, treatment and management of cardiovascular disease, and health care costs. This valuable compilation will be relevant to the broader community as well as policy makers, health professionals and researchers interested in cardiovascular health.