Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States.
February is Heart Awareness Month, a time to unit as a community in order to promote preventive steps and encourage healthier choices.
The ASPC is launching a viral campaign: Steps4prevention Campaign for the month of February. The initiative will emphasize 4 key steps, to highlight, and even initiate the process of CVD prevention.
What is your FIRST Step?
Blood Pressure Check
A 12- to 13-point reduction in systolic blood pressure can reduce CVD deaths by 25% (3)
Blood Glucose Check
An 18mg/dL reduction of fasting glucose level can reduce the risk of stroke by 21% (4)
Complete Lipid Panel
A 10% decrease in the total cholesterol level reduces the risk for coronary heart disease by 30% (3)
Atrial Fibrillation Check
33% of Afib cases remain undiagnosed, putting these people at increased risk for stroke. (5)
Share your stories, pictures and short videos on the topic of prevention on social media during the month of February using the Hash tags: #ASPCardio, #Heartawarenessmonth, #heartmonth, #weareprevention, #steps4prevention. Don’t forget to tag the ASPC in your posts.
Together we will prevent heart disease!
**National Wear Red Day® – Friday, February 1, 2019**
For more information contact Maggie Kincaid at mkincaid@aspconline.org.
