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February is… Heart Disease Awareness Month

February is… Heart Disease Awareness Month. By Karen Grajczyk Resident Advisor The University of Toledo. Did you know?. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. More than half of the deaths due to heart disease in 2008 were in men.

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February is… Heart Disease Awareness Month

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  1. February is… Heart Disease Awareness Month By Karen Grajczyk Resident Advisor The University of Toledo

  2. Did you know? • Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. More than half of the deaths due to heart disease in 2008 were in men. • In 2010, coronary heart disease alone was projected to cost the United States $108.9 billion. This total includes the cost of health care services, medications, and lost productivity.

  3. What is Heart disease? The term "heart disease" refers to several types of heart conditions. The most common type in the United States is coronary artery disease, which can cause heart attack, angina, heart failure, and arrhythmias.

  4. Symptoms of a Heart Attack The five major symptoms of a heart attack are— • Pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back. • Feeling weak, light-headed, or faint. • Chest pain or discomfort. • Pain or discomfort in arms or shoulder. • Shortness of breath.

  5. You are at risk if you are… • Genetically predisposed (someone in your family has it) • Overweight • Smoke or drink • Physically inactive • Have a poor diet

  6. What Can I do? • Exercise • Eat a healthy diet • Maintain a healthy weight • Don’t smoke • Limit alcohol use

  7. Age-adjusted Average(Annual) Deaths per 100,000 in Ohio Ohio — Heart Disease Death Rates Total Population, Ages 35+, 2000 – 2006

  8. For more information visit the American Heart Association’s website at http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/

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