
February is American
Heart Month
Learn about your risk for heart disease and the steps you need to take now to help your heart.
Heart Disease is the Leading Cause of Death
Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease. Heart disease doesn’t happen just to older adults. It is happening to younger adults more and more often. This is partly because the conditions that lead to heart disease are happening at younger ages.
You can make healthy changes to lower your risk of developing heart disease.
To lower your risk:
Watch your weight.
Eat Healthy
Be More Physically Active
Quit smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke.
Control your cholesterol and blood pressure.
If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation.

Why Focus on Heart Disease?


Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease.
The good news? Heart disease can often be prevented when people make healthy choices and manage their health conditions. Communities, health professionals, and families can work together to create opportunities for people to make healthier choices.
Make a difference in your community: Spread the word about strategies for preventing heart disease and encourage people to live heart healthy lives. Source
How Can You
Make a Difference?







