Which is the leading cause of death for males in Australia?

Which is the leading cause of death for males in Australia?

• A. Coronary heart disease (CHD).
• B. Lung cancer.
• C. Stroke.
• D. Chronic kidney disease.

Answer: (A)

Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death for males in Australia. It happens when the arteries that feed the heart with blood become narrowed by atherosclerosis, reducing oxygen to the heart muscle and increasing the risk of heart attack or heart failure. A mix of common risk factors—smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, and physical inactivity—plus an aging population keep the burden high. Other major killers like stroke, lung cancer, and chronic kidney disease are serious, but CHD still causes more deaths overall in men. This highlights how cardiovascular health and addressing modifiable risk factors can have a big impact on mortality.

Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death for males in Australia. It happens when the arteries that feed the heart with blood become narrowed by atherosclerosis, reducing oxygen to the heart muscle and increasing the risk of heart attack or heart failure. A mix of common risk factors—smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, and physical inactivity—plus an aging population keep the burden high. Other major killers like stroke, lung cancer, and chronic kidney disease are serious, but CHD still causes more deaths overall in men. This highlights how cardiovascular health and addressing modifiable risk factors can have a big impact on mortality.