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What is the primary focus of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?
What is the primary focus of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?
- Neurological disorders
- Disorders related to the heart and blood vessels (correct)
- Disorders of the endocrine system
- Infections affecting the lungs
How many people in the UK are estimated to be living with cardiovascular disease?
How many people in the UK are estimated to be living with cardiovascular disease?
- 5 million
- 1.5 million
- 7.6 million (correct)
- 10 million
What is the average number of daily deaths attributed to cardiovascular disease in the UK?
What is the average number of daily deaths attributed to cardiovascular disease in the UK?
- 300 deaths
- 450 deaths (correct)
- 600 deaths
- 150 deaths
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a health risk associated with substance misuse in the context of oral and general health?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a health risk associated with substance misuse in the context of oral and general health?
What aspect of cardiovascular disease is highlighted as crucial for patient management?
What aspect of cardiovascular disease is highlighted as crucial for patient management?
What is one of the significant statistics related to hospital admissions due to heart conditions in the UK?
What is one of the significant statistics related to hospital admissions due to heart conditions in the UK?
Which of the following conditions is considered a type of cardiovascular disease?
Which of the following conditions is considered a type of cardiovascular disease?
What role do healthcare workers have concerning cardiovascular disease?
What role do healthcare workers have concerning cardiovascular disease?
How does cardiovascular disease potentially impact dental patient management?
How does cardiovascular disease potentially impact dental patient management?
Which learning outcome focuses on the relevance of general disease to oral health?
Which learning outcome focuses on the relevance of general disease to oral health?
Study Notes
Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
- CVD is a group of disorders affecting the heart and blood vessels.
- In the UK, 7.6 million people are living with CVD.
- More than 100,000 hospital admissions occur every year due to heart conditions.
- CVD is responsible for 450 deaths every day in the UK, accounting for approximately one in four of all deaths.
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Explore the impact of cardiovascular disease (CVD) on individuals and society. This quiz covers key statistics, risk factors, and the effects of CVD in the UK, where millions live with the condition. Test your knowledge on the various aspects of heart and blood vessel disorders.
