From the Florida Department of Health in Orange County
February marks the beginning of American Heart Month, a federally designated month that is a great way to remind Americans to focus on their hearts and commit to a healthy lifestyle. By making lifestyle changes and eliminating their risk factors, Floridians can help fight one of the deadliest diseases in the state and the nation among both men and women - heart disease.
National trends show heart disease death rates are declining more slowly than they have in the past, especially among adults ages 35 to 64. In many communities across the U.S., death rates are increasing among adults in this age group. Risk factors for heart disease include high blood pressure, tobacco use, and high cholesterol. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that roughly half of all Americans have at least one of these three risk factors.
To have a healthy heart you must take care of your heart. The Florida Department of Health in Orange County encourages citizens to know their numbers: cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar. Also, eat right and get plenty of sleep and exercise. Follow the million hearts campaign https://millionhearts.hhs.gov/about-million-hearts/partner-materials.html.
Here are five steps to improve your heart health:
Contribute to the prevention of heart attacks and strokes throughout Florida. Visit www.flhealth.gov/Heart to learn more about other resources that can be used to prevent heart disease.
About the Florida Department of Health
The department, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.
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