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| Heart Disease Red Ribbon Awareness Angel |
About 600,000
people die of heart disease in the United States every year–that’s 1
in every 4 deaths. Heart disease is the leading cause of death
for both men and women. More than half of the deaths due to
heart disease in 2009 were in men. Coronary heart disease is the most common type
of heart disease, killing more than 385,000 people annually. Every year about 715,000 Americans have
a heart attack. Of these, 525,000 are a first heart attack and 190,000 happen
in people who have already had a heart attack. Coronary heart disease alone costs the United
States$108.9 billion each year. This total includes the cost
of health care services, medications, and lost productivity. Heart disease is the leading cause of death
for people of most ethnicities in the United States, including African
Americans, Hispanics, and whites.
Knowing the warning signs and symptoms of a heart attack is key to
preventing death, but many people don’t know the signs. Heart attacks have several major
warning signs and symptoms:
- · Chest pain or discomfort.
- · Upper body pain or discomfort in the arms, back, neck, jaw, or upper stomach.
- · Shortness of breath.
- · Nausea, lightheadedness, or cold sweats.
High blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol, and smoking are key
risk factors for heart disease. About half of Americans (49%)
have at least one of these three risk factors. Several other medical conditions and lifestyle
choices can also put people at a higher risk for heart disease, including:
- · Diabetes
- · Overweight and obesity
- · Poor diet
- · Physical inactivity
- · Excessive alcohol use
The above information came from
the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read more online on the CDC website: http://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/facts.htm
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