Disease Prevention, Heart Disease
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[edit] Disease Prevention: Heart Disease
[edit] Background
- caused by a buildup of plaque in the arteries of the heart - plaque causes the arteries to narrow causing blood flow to the heart to slow down or even - heart disease is the leading cause of death in men and women in the United States. - In Canada in 2009 heart disease was the number 2 leading cause of death for both men and women, behind cancer, with 20.7%.
[edit] History
- Over last 40 years, rate of heart disease has declined - 25% last 10 years - 50% last 20 years - 70& between 1956 and 2002 - 29% of all deaths in Canada in 2008 (69,648) - those who participated in formal exercise programs, death was reduced by 20-25% - someone who exercises often and vigorously has lowest risk for heart disease - people who maintain healthy lifestyle have 45% lower risk of developing heart disease
[edit] Target Audience
- men and women - particularly those over the age of 55
