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Indigenous healthy heart clinics.

Authors :
Manion, Tracey
Source :
Australian Nursing Journal. Jul2010, Vol. 18 Issue 1, p43-43. 2/5p.
Publication Year :
2010

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