Browsing ETD@PUK by Subject "Coronary heart disease"
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Beliefs of South Africans regarding food and cardiovascular health
(North-West University, 2005)Motivation Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the most important causes of mortality and morbidity in South Africa. The major risk factors are prevalent in both the developed and developing areas of the world, among ... -
Fisieke aktiwiteit en enkele gesondheidsaspekte by werknemers aan 'n finansiële instelling
(North-West University, 2006)Technological advances and mechanization have reduced physical activity levels. Lifestyle in general has become more and more physically inactive. This sedentary lifestyle can lead to the development of hypokinetic diseases ... -
Hypnotherapeutic ego strengthening with coronary artery bypass surgery patients and their spouses
(North-West University, 2003)Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABS) is highly stressful for couples, since comorbid anxiety and depression are most commonly reported and hence most researched pre- and postoperative emotional states. Thus, patients' ... -
The relationship between traditional cardiovascular risk factors, body composition and C-reactive protein amongst 19 to 60 year old black women
(North-West University, 2004)The prevalence of obesity has increased dramatically in the past decade. This foreshadows an increase in the rates of morbidity and mortality from obesity related diseases. The high prevalence of coronary heart disease ... -
A systems engineering approach to coronary heart disease
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the largest cause of death globally. This is worrying considering the substantial investments made in the research and prevention of CHD. It may be possible that the current reductionistic ...
