Chronic Disease
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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) include CVD, diabetes, respiratory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), musculoskeletal diseases and some cancers. The Refugee Health Guide provides information and clinical guidelines about chronic non-communicable diseases in adults.
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- Between health and faith: managing type 2 diabetes during Ramadan
- RACGP
- Australian Heart Foundation
- Nutritional guidelines (includes patient resources)
- Chronic obstructive airways disease
- Physical activity guidelines
- Physical activity assessment
Refugee Health Chronic Disease (2018) – Presentations from:
- Dr Karam Kostner, Director of Cardiology, Mater Hospital & Refugee and Asylum Seeker Cardiovascular Clinic
- Dr Margaret Kay, GP and Multicultural Health Clinical Lead, Brisbane South PHN
- Ms. Louise Lee, Refugee Health Practice Nurse Clinical Lead Brisbane South PHN
- Ms. Hong Do – Ethnic Communities Council Qld
- Members from the Brisbane Refugee Health Advisory Group