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Heart Disease

Heart Disease. Key Risk Factors. High Blood Pressure High Cholesterol Smoking -weakens the artery walls, hardens arteries and raises BP. Medical Conditions/Lifestyle Choices Risk Factors. Diabetes Overweight/Obesity Poor Diet Physical Inactivity Excessive Alcohol use.

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Heart Disease

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  1. Heart Disease

  2. Key Risk Factors High Blood Pressure High Cholesterol Smoking -weakens the artery walls, hardens arteries and raises BP

  3. Medical Conditions/Lifestyle ChoicesRisk Factors • Diabetes • Overweight/Obesity • Poor Diet • Physical Inactivity • Excessive Alcohol use

  4. BE KNOWLEDGABLE ON EMERGENCY CARE CPR Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation chest compressions to circulate oxygenated blood CALL 911

  5. Ways you can control Heart Disease risk factors • 1. Keeping a healthy diet • 2. Maintain a healthy weight • 3. Exercise regularly • 4. Limit alcohol & smoking • 5. Annual doctor visits • Cholesterol checks • Blood pressure checks • Communicate with health care professionals

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