Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is an umbrella term used to describe the diseases of the circulatory system (heart and blood vessels). They are the leading cause of death in Canadian adults. Many CVDs are preventable.
The most common CVDs are:
- ischemic heart disease, which may lead to heart attack
- stroke
- peripheral vascular disease
- heart failure
Other CVDs include:
- rheumatic heart disease
- congenital heart disease
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PHO Rounds: The Ontario Early Adversity and Resilience Framework: From Research to Action
This PHO Rounds introduces the Ontario Early Adversity and Resilience (OEAR) Framework, a comprehensive and accessible framework developed to consolidate research, promote shared understanding of adversity and resilience, support evidence-based and equity-focused strategies, and foster intersectoral collaboration.
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20 Nov 2019
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