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Healthy Hearts - QuizCardiovascular DiseaseAlso known as “Heart Disease”, it is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease was responsible for one of every five deaths in 1999. Fortunately, this disease is highly preventable.Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor QuizA YES answer to any of the following questions indicates increased risk for Cardiovascular disease.Do you… 1. Smoke? Yes or No 2. Have high blood pressure? Yes or No 3. Have high cholesterol? Yes or No 4. Have Diabetes? Yes or No 5. Experience excessive stress/tension daily? Yes or No 6. Participate in little or no regular exercise? Yes or No 7. Are you overweight? Yes or No If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, than the healthy hearts program may be for you! Studies have shown that individuals who participate in a structured exercise/risk factor reduction program - have fewer hospital admissions, recover more quickly, and have less incidence of further heart problems than those who do not exercise. In addition to exercise prescription and supervision, structured classes provide the added support of peer relationships that are vitally important in maintaining healthy lifestyle changes. For More InformationContactCathy Lisowski Phone: 406-751-4504 or 4507 FAX: 406-751-4101 E-Mail: clisowski@krmc.org |