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 Webinar: “All in Her Head”: The Heath Impacts of Intimate Partner Violence and Evidence-Based Strategies to Promote Women’s Health
In this webinar, we explore the multiple and intersecting effects of trauma, violence and structural conditions on women’s health, safety and well-being, and identify factors that contribute to women’s healing and growth.
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20 Nov 2019
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