http://www.wecanmakeadifference.org.nz/ohml/blog/articles/category/community en-us 40 There are a variety of exercise programmes available for New Zealanders or all ages and abilities. Talk to your local health professional regarding a programme that meets your needs. Wed, 15 Nov 2006 14:56:00 +1300 urn:uuid:6bee9801-23e5-4097-a6ad-3a3b3b3c7ee7 Gavin http://www.wecanmakeadifference.org.nz/ohml/blog/articles/2006/11/15/exercise-programmes Excercise Lifestyle GP Community Cardiovascular disease (heart, stroke and blood vessel disease) is the leading cause of death in New Zealand, accounting for 40% of all deaths in 2000. 22% of those deaths were from coronary heart disease (CHD), 8% from diseases of the heart and circulation, and 10% from cerebrovascular disease (stroke). Admissions to public hospitals for coronary heart disease totalled 29,456 in 2000-2001, 59% men and 41% women. The death rate from CHD is more than twice as high for men than women. The NZ Heart Foundation has further information at http://www.nhf.org.nz/index.asp?PageID=2145822072 Wed, 01 Nov 2006 14:29:00 +1300 urn:uuid:95b6f2f8-bfe1-4097-a8d7-370fdc0b6dcc Nathan Donaldson http://www.wecanmakeadifference.org.nz/ohml/blog/articles/2006/11/01/test-post DHB GP Community