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Cardiology
Coronary heart disease deaths in Ireland halved in 15 years
April 10th, 2006
Deaths from coronary artery heart disease in Ireland have halved since the mid 1980s, finds research in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, with most of the success attributable to lifestyle changes, especially smoking and diet. The research team used a combination of published data on the use and effectiveness of specific treatments for heart disease and associated risk factors, such as smoking, cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, and a sedentary lifestyle. Between 1985 and 2000, deaths from coronary artery disease in Ireland fell by 47% in those aged 25 to 84, resulting in almost 3800 fewer deaths in 2000 than...
Source: Diabetes Week (2006-04-10)
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