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Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease. The good news? Heart disease can often be prevented when people make healthy choices and manage their health conditions. Communities, health professionals, and families can work together to create opportunities for people to make healthier choices. Make a difference in your community: Spread the word about strategies for preventing heart disease and encourage people to live heart healthy lives. How can American Heart Month make a difference?We can use this month to raise awareness about heart disease and how people can prevent it — both at home and in the community. Here are just a few ideas:
How can I help spread the word?We’ve made it easier for you to make a difference. This toolkit is full of ideas to help you take action today. For example:
Get the Word OutSample TweetsMessages for Consumers It’s #AmericanHeartMonth! Find out what you can do today to lower your risk for heart disease: http://1.usa.gov/13d8oBq Tweet This!#DYK? Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. Learn more: http://1.usa.gov/ijFWzj Tweet This!Worried about your blood pressure? Here are some questions you can ask your doctor during your next visit: http://1.usa.gov/1wGp3ta Tweet This!Planning a grocery store trip this weekend? Pump up your heart health by choosing foods that are low in sodium (salt): http://1.usa.gov/y0uXTq Tweet This!It’s important to get your blood pressure checked regularly starting at age 18. Learn why: http://1.usa.gov/mRFcKh #AmericanHeartMonth Tweet This!It can be hard to talk to a loved one about making heart-healthy changes. Use these tips to start the convo: http://bit.ly/2gsP8qJ Tweet This!You have the power to prevent heart disease & stroke. The first step? Talk to your doctor. https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/index.htm Tweet This!Did you know? Your heart age can be older than your actual age. Take the heart age quiz to learn yours. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvOU4Do4xZ8 Tweet This!Take small steps toward preventing heart disease & stroke, like eating better & exercising. Little things do add up! https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/healthy_living.htm Tweet This!High blood pressure is a common cause of heart disease and stroke, so it’s important to check your blood pressure. https://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/measure.htm Tweet This!Messages for Professionals Clinicians, here’s your go-to guide for talking to patients about self-measured blood pressure monitoring: https://millionhearts.hhs.gov/tools-protocols/smbp.html Tweet This!Read 6 reasons why people don’t take their blood pressure medicines as directed and how you can help: https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/blood-pressure/index.html Tweet This!What is heart age? An easier way to talk with your patients about their risk for heart disease & stroke. Learn why: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvOU4Do4xZ8 Tweet This!Talk with your patients about their blood pressure numbers and what they mean. https://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/measure.htm Tweet This!Check out these important blood pressure questions to ask your patients during their next visit. https://millionhearts.hhs.gov/files/TipSheet_HCP_Checklist.pdf Tweet This!Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) E-cardsWeb BadgeGet InvolvedTake action to promote heart health.
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