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More Americans die each year from diseases of the heart than
from any other cause, and stroke is the third leading cause of
death. Over 60 million Americans have one or more heart or blood
vessel diseases. But many types can be prevented by staying active,
eating healthy, not smoking, having regular medical exams, lowering
your high blood pressure, and managing your diabetes. For more
information on the many types of diseases as well as risk, warning
signs, treatment, and more, visit the websites below.
General Resource Links:
- Cardiovascular
Disease Risk Assessment Tool – American Heart Association
– Find out your risk score.(Off Site)
- Cardiovascular
Health Program – CDC – Improving cardiovascular
health for all, reducing the burden, and eliminating disparities
associated with heart disease and stroke. (Off Site)
- Cardiovascular
Information - National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute –
NIH – Information about high cholesterol, high blood
pressure, obesity, and more. (Off Site)
- Hearts
and Arteries: What Scientists are Learning about Age and the
Cardiovascular System – National Institute on Aging
– Publication on the effect of aging on the heart. (Off
Site)
- Cardiovascular
Information - National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute –
NIH – Resources including stroke symptoms, risk factors,
treatment, survivor and caregiver resources, and more. (Off
Site)
- Stroke
Risk Assessment - American Stroke Association – A
division of the American Heart Association – Assess your
risk for stroke. (Off Site)
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