Post on 25-Dec-2015
Heart and Stroke diseases in South Asians
ILMANA FASIH
In South Asians cardiovascular disease rates are 2-4 times higher than Europeans, African American and other ethnic populations
South Asians have high rates of premature cardiovascular disease (<40) and are younger at the time of hospitalization with respect to heart attacks
Research has found that members of the South Asian community may have a genetic predisposition to developing cardiovascular disease.
What do we know about South Asians and Heart Disease
What do we know about South Asians and Heart Disease
South Asian Canadians have the highest rates of:DiabetesAbnormal blood cholesterolHigh blood pressure
Be Physically active
Moderate Physical Activity ( Walking, Jogging)------for 30-60 min /day
Children 60-90 min/day
WRONGHigh Saturated Fat Food like
• Ghee• Somasa• Poori• Naan
Saturated Fats in your diet
Salt in your diet
1 tsps= 2300mg of Sodium
Eat Healthy
RIGHTLow Saturated Fat Food like
• Corn oil• Pulka• Salad• Yoghurt
Maintain Healthy Weight
Waist Circumference
Male 90 cms (35 in)
Female 80 cms (32 in)
Know and Control you Blood Pressure
Controlling High Blood Pressure
1) Lifestyle Modifications 2) Medication
Be Smoke Free
Other Risk Factors
• Reduce Stress
• Reduce alcohol
• Know and control your blood cholesterol
• Manage your Diabetes
Brochures
Taking Control: Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease and StrokeThis brochure covers the risk factors for heart disease and stroke (1-2 pages for each risk factor), warning signals for heart attack and stroke, as well as the importance of being trained in CPR.
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Videos
The My Heart&Stroke Blood Pressure Action PlanTM is a patient /consumer e-tool that will:• Identify your risk of heart disease and stroke • Provide tips, advice and support to help you prevent or control high blood pressure • Help you create a personalized action plan for healthy living
www.heartandstroke.ca/bp
My Heart&Stroke Blood Pressure Action Plan
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