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| Knox County Community Health Coalition Penobscot Bay YMCA, Coalition Partner |
Heart disease
is the leading cause of death in the
United States and is a major cause of
disability. Almost 700,000 people die
of heart disease in the U.S. each year.
That is about 29% of all U.S. deaths.
The risk of coronary heart disease
can be reduced by taking steps to
prevent and control those adverse
factors that put people at greater risk
for heart disease and heart attack.
Additionally, knowing the signs and
symptoms of heart attack, calling 911
right away, and getting to a hospital
are crucial to the most positive
outcomes after having a heart attack.
People who have had a heart attack
can also work to reduce their risk of
future events.
is the leading cause of death in the
United States and is a major cause of
disability. Almost 700,000 people die
of heart disease in the U.S. each year.
That is about 29% of all U.S. deaths.
The risk of coronary heart disease
can be reduced by taking steps to
prevent and control those adverse
factors that put people at greater risk
for heart disease and heart attack.
Additionally, knowing the signs and
symptoms of heart attack, calling 911
right away, and getting to a hospital
are crucial to the most positive
outcomes after having a heart attack.
People who have had a heart attack
can also work to reduce their risk of
future events.
| Heart Disease Prevention: What You Can Do |
- Prevent and control high
blood cholesterol - Prevent and control high
blood pressure - Prevent and control
diabetes - No tobacco
- Moderate alcohol use
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Regular physical activity
- Diet and nutrition
All people can take steps
to lower their risk for
heart disease and heart
attack. For a detailed
summary of these steps,
please click here to visit
the CDC website.
to lower their risk for
heart disease and heart
attack. For a detailed
summary of these steps,
please click here to visit
the CDC website.
| For more information on how to prevent heart disease, please visit the American Heart Association's website at www.americanheart.org |
| If you need more information or resources on heart disease please speak with or e-mail Nancy Laite, Program Specialist for the Knox County Community Health Coalition, at 236-6313 or nllaite2@myfairpoint.net |
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