02/26/2025
As February, American Heart Month, comes to a close, let's unite to empower everyone with crucial heart facts that will transform lives!
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By embracing healthy habits and managing medical conditions, we can significantly lower the risk of heart disease and unlock a brighter future!
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and individuals from most racial and ethnic groups in the United States, but together we can change this narrative!
One person dies every 33 seconds from cardiovascular disease, which is why every second counts in our fight against heart disease.
In 2022, 702,880 people died from heart disease, equivalent to 1 in every 5 deaths, but with collective action, we can create a world where heart disease no longer claims so many lives.
https://www.cdc.gov/heart-disease/data-research/facts-stats/ -heart-disease-in-the-united-states.
Risk Factors for Heart Disease
β’ High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
β’ High Cholesterol
β’ Overweight/Obesity
β’ Diabetes
β’ Smoking
β’ Foods high in Saturated, Trans Fats
β’ Inactive Lifestyle
Tips to Prevent Heart Disease. By acknowledging these risks, we can overcome them!
1. Adequately Manage Health Conditions: (Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Diabetes)
2. Maintain an active lifestyle: The American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-activity per week
3. Choose Healthy Food and Drinks: Studies have shown a diet low in saturated and trans fat; and low in salt DECREASE your risk for HEART DISEASE
4. Maintain a Healthy Weight
5. STOP Smoking: The use of To***co increases your chances of developing Heart Disease
6. Talk to your Healthcare Provider to develop a plan that can decrease YOUR risk of developing Heart Disease
Together, we can create a heart-healthy world, one empowered choice at a time!
Facts on how race, ethnicity, age, and other risk factors can contribute to heart disease