Health Awareness
Heart Health Awareness
Do you know?
- One person dies q 34 seconds in the US from cardiovascular disease
- Heart disease cost the US $229 billion each year from 2017-2018
- White male has the highest rate of dying from heart disease compared with others
Risk factors for heart disease
- High blood pressure, cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Overweight and Obesity
- Unhealthy diet
- Physical inactivity
- Excessive alcohol use
Useful links
The Ten Ways to improve your heart health
Check for the Heart-Check Mark
Fight Stress with Healthy Habits
References
https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/facts.htm
https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-living-infographics