chronic disease management

CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT

Chronic diseases are long lasting conditions with persistent effects. Their social and economic consequences can impact on peoples’ quality of life.

Our Doctors at Caloundra Bulk billing Surgery are committed to care for patients in the management and prevention of a wide range of Chronic Diseases.

Chronic Disease Risk Factors
  • tobacco use 

  • the harmful use of alcohol 

  • raised blood pressure (or hypertension) 

  • physical inactivity 

  • raised cholesterol 

  • overweight / obesity 

  • unhealthy diet 

  • raised blood glucose

The 8 conditions are arthritisasthmaback paincancercardiovascular diseasechronic obstructive pulmonary diseasediabetes, and mental health conditions.