Browsing 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 ... -
Die verband tussen die fisieke-aktiwiteitsindeks en rook op die lipiedbeeld by mans (35-64 jaar) in 'n Suid-Afrikaanse stedelike gemeenskap
(North-West University (South Africa), 1999)The physical activity index and smoking and the lipid profile of men (35-64 years) in a South African urban community 1. Problem and purpose of this research The modern lifestyle, including cigarette smoking and physical ... -
Engineering approach to highly-glycolytic cancer models and systems exploration of COVID-19 vascular complications
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2022)In this thesis, engineering approaches are applied to two major medical research diseases, namely cancer and coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19). The first approach (Part A) provides new preclinical cell culture (in ... -
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 ... -
Fisieke aktiwiteit en uitbranding se verband met die koronêre risiko-indeks van Suid-Afrikaanse blanke bestuurslui
(North-West University (South Africa), 2001)Research clearly indicates that physical activity has a counteractive effect on the physiological- and psychological coronary risk factors such as hypertension and stress. Stress is also a known predecessor to burnout. ... -
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 mechanism by which moderate alcohol consumption influences coronary heart disease
(BioMed Central, 2015)Background Moderate alcohol consumption is associated with a lower risk for coronary heart disease (CHD). A suitably integrated view of the CHD pathogenesis pathway will help to elucidate how moderate alcohol consumption ... -
The mechanisms by which antidepressants may reduce coronary heart disease risk
(BioMed Central, 2015)Background Depression is known to increase the risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) likely through various pathogenetic actions. Understanding the links between depression and CHD and the effects of mediating these links ... -
Oral health and coronary heart disease
(BioMed Central, 2016)Background: It is well documented that there is some correlation between poor oral health in the form of periodontal disease and coronary heart disease (CHD). It is unclear whether this correlation is due to a ... -
Physical activity and selected coronary heart disease risk factors among South African employees at a financial institution : an analysis over time
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Physical inactivity has been identified as one of the primary, but modifiable risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD), which together with chronic respiratory disease, cancer and diabetes mellitus forms the four ...
