Did you know....
- Women are about as likely as men to develop high blood pressure during their lifetimes. However, for people younger than 45 years, the condition affects more men than women. For people aged 65 years and older, it affects more women than men.
- About 28% of American adults aged 18 years or older have prehypertension.
- In the United States, high blood pressure is more common among blacks than whites. About 44% of black women have high blood pressure.
Here are the ABC's to prevent cardiovascular disease and contribute to your overall health:
- Appropriate Aspirin therapy
- Ask your doctor if taking aspirin is right for you.
- Blood pressure control
- Keeping your blood pressure under control reduces your risk of heart attack and stroke. More than half of the world's stroke deaths are caused by elevated blood pressure levels.
- Cholesterol management
- Get your cholesterol checked regularly and manage it with diet and physical activity or with medication, if needed.
- Smoking cessation
- Get help at 1-800-QUIT-NOW.
- Exercise regularly.
- Eat a healthy diet that's low in sodium.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Prevent or control diabetes.
- Limit your alcohol intake (fewer than two drinks per day for men, or one drink per day for women).
BE HEART SMART AND PROTECT YOUR HEART!
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