Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is seemingly becoming an immense challenge to the public health system. According to epidemiological reports, CVD has become the leading cause of disability and death worldwide, and it accounts for more than 2 million deaths in the United States. Over the past decade, the prevalence and incidence rates of CVD have been taking upward trends with stroke and heart disease being the most prevalent worldwide. In the US, it is estimated that 71.3 million adults are having one or more types of cardiovascular disease (Mensah & Brown, 2007). Therefore, this paper aims at providing a comprehensive epidemiological overview of CVD and design appropriate management and mitigation approaches that are suitable for local communities in addressing the disease.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Major Causes of CVD
- Impaired Glucose Tolerance
- Dietary Patterns
- Obesity (fatness)
- Lack of Physical Activity (Fitness)
- Key Steps in Addressing CVD
- Leading Questions for Local Health Department in Mitigating the Proliferation of CVD
- Protocol for Disseminating CVD Information
- CVD of Mitigation Steps in Nursing Home Environment
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to provide a comprehensive epidemiological overview of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and to design appropriate management and mitigation approaches for local communities in addressing the disease.
- The prevalence and incidence rates of CVD, with a focus on stroke and heart disease.
- The major causes of CVD, including impaired glucose tolerance, dietary patterns, obesity, and lack of physical activity.
- Key steps in addressing CVD, including medical therapy and population-wide policy change.
- The importance of community-based intervention approaches to mitigate CVD proliferation.
- Strategies for mitigating CVD in nursing home environments.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction presents CVD as a significant public health challenge, outlining its prevalence and impact worldwide. The paper then explores the major causes of CVD, including impaired glucose tolerance, unhealthy dietary patterns, obesity, and lack of physical activity. Each of these sections presents relevant epidemiological studies and data.
The paper then focuses on key steps in addressing CVD, including medical interventions and policy changes. It emphasizes the importance of addressing modifiable risk factors through community-based interventions and provides a protocol for disseminating CVD information to local community leaders.
Finally, the paper provides recommendations for mitigating CVD in nursing home environments, focusing on promoting physical activity, monitoring blood pressure, and implementing prudent dietary and weight management programs.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Cardiovascular disease, epidemiology, public health, management, mitigation, risk factors, dietary patterns, obesity, physical activity, policy change, community-based interventions, nursing home environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the leading causes of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?
Major causes include impaired glucose tolerance, poor dietary patterns, obesity, and a lack of physical activity.
How prevalent is CVD in the United States?
It is estimated that over 71 million adults in the US have one or more types of cardiovascular disease, accounting for millions of deaths annually.
What steps can local health departments take to mitigate CVD?
Steps include promoting community-based interventions, implementing population-wide policy changes, and disseminating health information to local leaders.
How can CVD be managed in nursing homes?
Effective strategies include promoting physical activity, regular blood pressure monitoring, and prudent dietary management programs for residents.
What is the link between obesity and CVD?
Obesity is a significant risk factor that contributes to other conditions like hypertension and diabetes, which in turn increase the proliferation of cardiovascular diseases.
- Quote paper
- Patrick Kimuyu (Author), 2018, Managing and Mitigating the Proliferation of Cardiovascular Disease, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/388559
