1. Recognizing Your Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
Lesson 1

2. Just what is CVD?
Cardiovascular disease or CVD is an umbrella term used to identify diseases of the heart, such as: coronary heart disease, diseases of the blood vessels, (including hypertension and stroke), and diseases that lead to a heart attack.

3. How Does CVD Affect Kentuckians?
CVD is the leading cause of death in Kentucky and the nation
CVD will kill more people in Kentucky this year than all forms of cancer, pneumonia, flu, and traffic accidents combined
73 counties in KY have CVD rates above the national average

4. How Do These Numbers Affect Life in Kentucky?
Heart disease is the leading cause of premature permanent disability among working adults
African-American women experience the highest rates of heart disease
Heart disease is the leading killer of females

5. The Cost of CVD Effects the Overall Economy in Kentucky
Hospitalizations, medical costs
Workforce is depleted
Millions of dollars spent in county funding
Staggering prescription drug costs

6. So What is My risk for CVD?
The risk factors for CVD are the same risk factors that contribute to poor health, chronic disease, and premature death.

7. Risk Factors Modifiable Non-Modifiable Blood Pressure
Cigarette Smoking
Obesity
Alcohol Intake
Blood Cholesterol
Sedentary Lifestyle
Type 2 Diabetes
Diet
Stress
Non-Modifiable
Age
Gender
Family History

8. What Does My Risk Profile Say…?

9. Modifiable refers to things that we can change… Non-modifiable refers to those things we cannot change…

10. What is my county’s risk profile for CVD?