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Recognizing Your Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Lesson 1 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. 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 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 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 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. Risk Factors Modifiable Non-Modifiable • • • • • • • • • • Age • Gender • Family History Blood Pressure Cigarette Smoking Obesity Alcohol Intake Blood Cholesterol Sedentary Lifestyle Type 2 Diabetes Diet Stress What Does My Risk Profile Say…? Modifiable refers to things that we can change… Non-modifiable refers to those things we cannot change… What is my county’s risk profile for CVD?
