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Disease Definition
Cardiovascular Damage to, or disease of, the heart, arteries, veins and/or
Disease (CVD) smaller blood vessels
Coronary Heart The poor supply of blood to the muscular walls of the heart by its
Disease own blood supply vessels, the coronary arteries.
Stroke A stroke results from a blockage of the blood flow to the brain.
Also known as cerebrovascular disease
Peripheral Vascular The result of reduced blood flow to the legs and feet, usually due
Disease to atherosclerosis and/or arteriosclerosis
Atherosclerosis Build up of fatty and/or fibrous material on the interior walls of
arteries
Arteriosclerosis The hardening of the arteries thereby artery walls lose their
elasticity
Angina Chest pain that occurs when the heart has insufficient supply of
oxygenated blood
Heart Failure Is a reflection of the heart's inability to cater for the demands
placed on it during everyday life.
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How health promotion based on the Ottawa Charter promotes social justice
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The Ottawa Charter in action
Developing Personal Driver education in school about risk factors involved with
Skills drink driving, fatigue, speeding and risky driving
Bike safety at school
Defensive driving classes