CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE WHATISIT?
2010 Jeffco Cardiovascular Disease Deaths,
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Cardiovascular disease
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is the name for a group of disorders that affect the such as heart disease and stroke. There are many
Although cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Jefferson County, the number of deaths has declined over the past 10 years.
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common are atherosclerosis (or the hardening of the walls of arteries) and hypertension (high blood
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pressure).
$444 B Treatment for cardiovascular diseases accounts for $55.5 B about $1 of every $6 spent on health care in the United States. In 2010, the nation spent $444 billion
LEADING CAUSES OF CVD MORTALITY, JEFFCO2011
OTHER CVD
7.8%
STROKE 17.8%
atherosclerosis (or the hardening of the walls of arteries) and hypertension (high blood pressure) are two causes of cardiovascular disease.
on cardiovascular disease-related costs, and this $320 M Age Adjusted Rates Per 100,000, CDPHE, CoHID Mortality data
HEART DISEASE 74.4%
PREVENTING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
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in Jefferson County. It accounted for over 24% of the most common types of cardiovascular disease.
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causes of cardiovascular disease, but the most
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death all deaths in 2011. Heart disease and stroke are
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heart and blood vessels. This includes conditions
IMPACT
number of risk factors affect our cardiovascular
is projected to increase to $1094 billion by 2030. Medical treatment for cardiovascular disease is one part of the cost equation. These are “direct costs”. In addition, there are many indirect costs, such as lost work days for those with cardiovascular disease and their caregivers. The graphic on the left shows total estimated cardiovascular disease costs for the
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DO YOU
30 minutes of physical activity, 5 days a week, can improve your health and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.
KNOW YOUR
ABC’S? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that:
health. There are a
Avoiding tobacco and exposure to tobacco smoke
few risk factors we cannot change (non-modifiable risk factors), such as
our family history of cardiovascular disease
BEING PHYSICALLY ACTIVE
or growing older. However, there are many other factors that we can change (modifiable risk factors) to maintain good cardiovascular health. There are many types of
CHOOSING GOOD NUTRITION
cardiovascular diseases. These diseases
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Smoking increases blood pressure and the tendency for blood to clot (and cause blockages in our blood vessels). It also decreases “good” cholesterol (HDL), which increases the risk for cholesterol-related heart problems.
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Physical activity helps you to reduce stress (which is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease), achieve a healthy weight and reduce your risk of other diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and cancer.
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Physical activity helps reduce stress, which is another major risk factor of cardiovascular disease.
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Eating unprocessed, whole foods like fruits, nuts, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, fish, and beans can improve heart health and help maintain a healthy weight.
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Drinking more alcohol than 1-2 drinks per day for men, and 1 drink per day for women, can increase your blood pressure and put you at greater risk for stroke, obesity, and some types of cancer.
share common risk factors such as tobacco use and exposure to tobacco smoke, lack of physical activity, and an unhealthy diet. Low income populations bear an excess burden of cardiovascular disease. People who have lower incomes are more at risk for factors such as poor diet or lack of physical activity. For example, low-income communities may experience barriers to accessing healthy foods, such as high cost or lack of neighborhood grocery stores. This puts members of these communities at higher risk to be overweight or obese. Being overweight or obese increases the risk for poor cardiovascular health.
Would prevent 80% Of TYPE II DIABETES
40%
Of heart disease & stroke
80% Of CANCER