1. Heart and Stroke diseases in South Asians ILMANA FASIH

2.  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

3. South Asian Canadians have the highest rates of: Diabetes Abnormal blood cholesterol High blood pressure

7. Be Physically active Moderate Physical Activity ( Walking, Jogging)------for 30-60 min /day Children 60-90 min/day

8. WRONG High Saturated Fat Food like Ghee Somasa Poori Naan Saturated Fats in your diet Salt in your diet 1 tsps= 2300mg of Sodium Eat Healthy RIGHT Low Saturated Fat Food like Corn oil Pulka Salad Yoghurt

9. Maintain Healthy Weight Waist Circumference Male90 cms (35 in) Female80 cms (32 in)

10. Know and Control you Blood Pressure Controlling High Blood Pressure 1) Lifestyle Modifications 2) Medication

11. Be Smoke Free

12. Other Risk Factors Reduce Stress Reduce alcohol Know and control your blood cholesterol Manage your Diabetes

20. Taking Control: Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke This 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. English French Hindi Urdu Tamil

23. The My Heart&Stroke Blood Pressure Action Plan TM 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 livingcreate a personalized action plan www.heartandstroke.ca/bp My Heart&Stroke Blood Pressure Action Plan

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