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(Medical-NewsWire.com, March 22, 2013 ) Portland, OR -- Northwest Regional Heart Center recently launched a new infographic on heart disease in America. With gripping statistics and eye opening charts, heart disease continues to plague the nation as a whole. In fact, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the country. More Americans also die of heart disease than all known cancers combined. These are alarming figures, which have truly resulted in a nationwide epidemic.
This informative piece clearly highlights the number of Americans affected by heart disease each year. While someone in the U.S. dies from cardiovascular disease every 33 seconds, an additional 935,000 Americans suffer heart attacks every year. An estimated 80 million Americans also suffer from one or more types of heart disease. This is attributed to smoking, obesity, high cholesterol, and lack of exercise. Diabetes and genetic traits also play crucial factors in heart disease and related ailments.
Coronary heart disease kills more than 385,000 people yearly. According to health experts, however, there are ways to combat and prevent heart disease. This insightful infographic lists the top triggers of heart disease for all readers. As mentioned above, smoking accounts for 20% of heart disease deaths in America. Cigarette smokers are also 2-4 times more likely to develop heart disease than non-smokers. Therefore, smoking cessation is a great way to prevent heart attacks and lead healthier lifestyles.
High cholesterol can also lead to blocked arteries, which prevents proper blood flow to the heart. This can result in heart ailments, disease, and especially cardiac arrest. Consuming fatty and greasy foods are primary causes of heart disease. To effectively protect the heart and body, health experts recommend proper nutrition and plenty of exercise for Americans. With over 500,000 Americans dying each year from heart disease related to high fat diets, now is the time for Americans to eat right and get back control of their lives.
According to the infographic, diabetes can lead to heart problems as well. Over 25.8 million Americans suffer from diabetes. An additional 79 million Americans are also in the stages of pre-diabetes development. While there is no formal cure for diabetes, monitoring sugar intake and proper diet can prevent health catastrophes from occurring. Avoiding alcohol is another way to stay healthy and counter the effects of heart disease.
About Northwest Regional Heart Center:
Northwest Regional Heart Center specializes in helping those with heart disease. As a nationally recognized chest pain center, they formulate personalized treatment plans for all heart disease sufferers. View their newly released infographic here - http://www.nwregionalheart.com/latest-news/americas-heart-disease-epidemic.
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