 Ms. Kelly 8 th Grade Health

 About 600,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year–that’s 1 in every 4 deaths. 1  Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. More than half of the deaths due to heart disease in 2009 were in men. 1  Coronary heart disease is the most common type of heart disease, killing more than 385,000 people annually. 1  Every year about 935,000 Americans have a heart attack. Of these, 610,000 are a first heart attack. 325,000 happen in people who have already had a heart attack. 2  Coronary heart disease alone costs the United States $108.9 billion each year. 3 This total includes the cost of health care services, medications, and lost productivity.

 Refers to a range of diseases that effect your heart and may cause it to not function properly o Arrhythmia o Heart valve problems o Heart attack/failure o Stroke  Blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the heart become narrow  Caused by a buildup of plaque in the arteries  Leading cause of death in the United States for men and women

 Something that increases your chance of falling victim to disease  Uncontrollable: things you cannot change  Controllable: things you can change

 Age  Sex  Race  Family History

 Smoking  Substance abuse  Being overweight  Poor diet  Lack of exercise  High blood pressure  High cholesterol (LDL)

 Chest pain  Fatigue  Shortness of breath  Weakness  Often… NONE!

 Exercise  Changes in diet  Medications for HBP, Diabetes, and/or high cholesterol  Surgeries (i.e. angioplasty, stent placement, coronary bypass surgery)

 Avoid tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs  Get plenty of exercise  Maintain a healthy weight  Manage stress/emotions  Choose a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy products  Avoid excess sodium and saturated fats