1. The Heart Truth Delaware Background
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the US
Delaware ranks 43rd of 50 states in coronary heart disease mortality for women (2007 National Women’s Law Center Report Card)

2. The Heart Truth Delaware:
Is the professional education component of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute The Heart Truth, a national campaign on women and heart disease, in coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health
Provides continuing medical education, trainings and online tools for primary care physicians and nurses on heart disease risk prevention, management and assessment in women
Supports providers with clinical and patient education materials, referral guide and statewide resource directory for women with cardiovascular risk factors
This program is a part of the professional education component of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s "The Heart Truth” a national campaign on women and heart disease, in coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health. 
Provides continuing medical education, trainings and online tools for primary care physicians and nurses on heart disease risk prevention, management and assessment in women
Supports providers with a referral guide and statewide resource directory for women with cardiovascular risk factors 2

3. Women in Delaware: Heart Disease Mortality, 2005
US 172.3/100,000

4. Women Across Delaware: Heart Disease Mortality, 2003-2005

5. Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Cardiovascular risk factors among Delaware women compared to US women, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
Cardiovascular Risk Factors
DE Women
US Women
Ever told had high blood pressure
27.5%
27.8%
Ever told had high blood cholesterol
36.9%
36.2%
Current Smoker
16.6%
16.7%
Report a diagnosis of diabetes
8.4%
8.2%
In past month, did not do any physical activities
23.6%
25.6%
Adults who reported being overweight or obese
55.2%
56.5%
Do not eat 5 or more servings of fruits or vegetables per day
72.0%
72.3%

6. Hypertension among Delaware women compared to US women, 2001-2009
Hypertension among Delaware women compared to US women, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)

7. High cholesterol among Delaware women compared to US women, 2001-2009
High cholesterol among Delaware women compared to US women, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)

8. Current Smoking among Delaware women compared to US women, 2001-2009
Current Smoking among Delaware women compared to US women, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)

9. The Heart Truth Delaware Professional Education Website:
Online Community Resource Guide
Clinical tools
Patient education
Free e-CME
Schedule of local professional education events
Health news updates
Information for healthcare providers, including links to resources discussed in this presentation, are available at this site.
Also included are links to web-based CME, and resources for health care professional educators, including slide sets and problem-based learning and standardized patient cases. 9