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Heart Health Initiative: Combatting Coronary Heart Disease in the UK

This presentation in October 2012 outlines how CHD is the UK's biggest killer, affecting millions annually. It stresses the benefits of physical activity in reducing heart attack risks. The Cardiac Club aims to address barriers to exercise, with positive results seen among members. The annual questionnaire highlights significant improvements in physical health and mood through regular exercise. Addressing postcode disparities, exercise sessions are offered at Patterson South Wimbledon Community Association on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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Heart Health Initiative: Combatting Coronary Heart Disease in the UK

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  1. St Anthony’s Presentation Oct 2012

  2. Coronary heart disease (CHD) UK's biggest killer, causing around 82,000 deaths each year.  One in five men One in eight women Die from the disease. • In the UK, there are an estimated 2.7 million people living with the condition and 2 million people affected by angina . (1&title=England+CHD+Statistics+Factsheet+2012&resource=Factsheet England)

  3. Physical inactivity Regular exercise can reduce the chance of a heart attack by about 30%. Activity needs to be • Regular, • Moderate • Intensity Rhythmic Which is what the Cardiac Club offers

  4. Barriers to doing more physical activity, England 2007 • My work commitments 58 • Don’t have enough leisure time 44 • Caring for children or older people 14 • Don’t have enough money 7 • Poor health or physical limitations 5 • Have no one to exercise with 7 • No suitable places to do it in my area 5 • Haven’t got the right clothes or equipment 10 (http://www.bhf.org.uk/publications/viewpublication.aspx?ps=1001983)

  5. Other factors that apply • Not motivated to do more 22 • Prefer to do other things 16 • Not the sporty type 15 • Worried about injury 4 • Don’t enjoy physical activity 6 • Too shy or embarrassed 4 • Too old 2 • Too overweight 3 (http://www.bhf.org.uk/publications/viewpublication.aspx?ps=1001983)

  6. Members Annual Questionnaire Results show:- • 84.6% respondents say exercising at the club helps with the performance of daily activities • 96.1% respondents say exercising makes a small or more significant contribution to alleviating/controlling symptoms of their heart condition • 80.7% respondents say exercising significantly helps alleviate/control symptoms of their heart condition

  7. Other Conditions • 50% (13 out of 26) respondents reported having other chronic conditions besides cardiac problems. • Diabetes (23%) and asthma (12%) are the most common other conditions experienced by members. • 100% of respondents with other conditions rated exercise sessions as significantly alleviating/controlling these conditions.

  8. HEADLINE: 73% report improvement in their physical health over the period while attending the club • HEADLINE: 92% attribute exercising at the club as making a significant contribution to the improvement in their physical health • HEADLINE: 100% of respondents members report that exercise improves their mood

  9. POST CODE SPREAD Postcode Number • SW1 69.2% • CR4 15.4% • SM 11.5% • One non-respondent

  10. 1hr Exercise Sessions at the Patterson South Wimbledon Community Association 78 Victory Road, SW19 1HN • Tuesdays 4pm, 5pm and 6pm • Thursdays 5pm, 6pm and 7pm

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