title: Improving the prevention of cardiovascular disease.
abstract: Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death in the UK. This article discusses the most recent guidance and evidence on prevention, and outlines the implications for nurses.
authors.forename: Terry
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Hainsworth
mesh_terms: D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D048909:Diabetes Complications / Q000150:complications; D006292:Health Priorities; D006801:Humans; D006949:Hyperlipidemias / Q000150:complications; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications; D008019:Life Style; D024802:Nurse's Role; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D012307:Risk Factors; D040242:Risk Reduction Behavior; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology