Heart Disease

If you think that you or someone you know is having a heart attack, call 911 immediately.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of disability. Coronary artery disease causes most heart attacks .

For more information about heart disease, visit the following websites:

• Act in Time: Prevent and Survive Heart Attacks
• Heart Disease Prevention
• WomensHealth.gov - Heart Disease
• The Heart Truth: The Dangers of Heart Disease
• Quick Guide to Healthy Living - Heart Health
• Eat for a Healthy Heart
• Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention

Health Observances:

• February is American Heart Month and February 3, 2012, is National Wear Red Day .
• May is High Blood Pressure Education Month .
• September is National Cholesterol Education Month .

Additional Resources:

• Publication: Healthy Heart Handbook for Women
• Publication: Cholesterol - Medicines to Help You