Valvular heart disease (VHD) is a major contributor to loss of physical function, quality of life
and longevity. The epidemiology of VHD varies substantially around the world, with a …

Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is an important and preventable cause of morbidity and
mortality among children and young adults in low-income and middle-income countries, as …

Introduction Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) cause
significant morbidity and premature mortality among Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait …

The RHD Endgame Strategy: the blueprint to eliminate rheumatic heart disease in Australia
by 2031 (the Endgame Strategy) is the blueprint to eliminate rheumatic heart disease (RHD) …

Abstract (300 words) In common with colonized Indigenous people worldwide, many
Australian Aboriginal people experience inequitable health outcomes. While the …

Background Early detection of rheumatic heart disease (RHD) through echocardiographic
screening can facilitate early access to effective treatment, which reduces the risk for …

Background: Echocardiographic screening can detect asymptomatic cases of rheumatic
heart disease (RHD), facilitating access to treatment. Barriers to implementation of …

The main purpose of the Overview of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health status
(Overview) is to provide a comprehensive summary of the most recent indicators of the …

Methods We previously conducted a systematic review with the goal of including population-
based data published between 2005 and October 2014. We have now updated our review …

Objective A high prevalence of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease
(RHD) among Aboriginal children in northern Australia is coupled with low understanding …