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Indigenous healthy heart clinics.
- Source :
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Australian Nursing Journal . Jul2010, Vol. 18 Issue 1, p43-43. 2/5p. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- The article discusses the creation of Indigenous Heart Health Screening Clinics in the Gold Coast, Queensland. Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death among the Indigenous population of Queensland and efforts have been made to improve cardiac health screening and patient education services in the community. The clinics provide culturally appropriate education to patients about issues including the risk factors for heart disease and smoking cessation.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13203185
- Volume :
- 18
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Australian Nursing Journal
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 51817945