Heart Health Awareness

What Is Heart Disease?

The term "Heart Disease" describes several types of heart conditions. In the US, the most common type is coronary artery disease which is characterized by decreased blood flow to the heart (CDC). Other types of heart disease include heart attacks, heart failure, and irregular heart beats.

Risk Factors

Key Risk Factors

  • High Blood Pressure
  • High cholesterol
  • Smoking

Lifestyle & Medical Conditions

  • Diabetes
  • Obesity
  • Unhealthy diet
  • Physical inactivity
  • Excessive alcohol use

Resources

QR Code for NIH page
 
Heart Health
 
QR Code for Mayo Clinic page about heart disease prevention
 
Prevention
 
QR Code for Mayo Clinic page about heart disease symptoms and causes
 
Heart Disease
 
 


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