Taking the time to learn the facts about heart disease is one of the first steps to helping with prevention. Here are some facts relating to heart disease that may help you with your battle so you can win easily.
1.) Heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women in America.
2.) Heart disease death rate per 100,000 population in the five largest cities in the United States, broken down by race and ethnicity: Hispanics 69.2, Asians and Pacific Islanders 73, American Indians 82.5, Blacks 189.8, and Whites 235.5.
3.) Coronary heart disease is the most common type of heart disease. In 2005, over 445,000 died of coronary heart disease, which equals 68.3% of all heart disease deaths that year.
4.) 47% of all cardiac deaths occur before emergency services or transportation to the hospital.
5.) Heart disease is projected to cost more than $304.6 billion, which includes health care services, medications, and time off work.
6.) In 2005, more than 7.6 million people died from heart disease worldwide.
7.) Risk factors noted in 2003-2004 for adults with heart disease were contributed to 32.1% of people 20 years or older with hypertension or taking medication for hypertension; 16.9% of people 20 years or older with high cholesterol; 10% of people 20 years or older with doctor-diagnosed diabetes; 32% of people 20 years or older with obesity; 18.4% of people 18 years or old that smoked; and 39.5% of people 18 years or older that did not have a standard exercise regimen.
8.) 37% of the population in 2003 reported having two or more of the risk factors for heart disease and stroke, which include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, current smoking, physical inactivity, obesity, and diabetes.
9.) In 2005, 92% of people suffering from chest pains recognized the symptoms of a possible heart attack, with only 27% correctly knowing they were having a heart attack and contacting the emergency authorities for assistance. Timely access to emergency services can mean the difference between life and death. Knowing the signs and symptoms of heart attacks can and will save your life when you act accordingly.
10.) According to studies, people with heart disease can lower their risks of heart attacks when they lower their cholesterol and blood pressure, as well as avoid needing surgery for heart bypass and angioplasty. To reduce the risks, take the steps to lower your blood pressure and cholesterol.
11.) According to studies of people without heart disease, they reduce their potential risks of heart disease by lowering their cholesterol and blood pressure.
When a person changes their unhealthy lifestyle patterns, they reduce the risks of heart disease and strokes.
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