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YOU CAN’T BEAT
A HEALTHY HEART
12% of Members in Laird’s Health Plan Have Hypertension!
Nearly 600,000 Americans Die of Heart Disease Annually. This Represents Almost 1 of Every
4 Deaths.
You have the power to reduce your chance of developing heart disease by taking steps to prevent and control
factors which put you at greater risk.
Factors Which Put Your Heart at Risk
Conditions which increase your chance of developing heart disease include the following.
Arrhythmia High cholesterol High blood pressure Diabetes
Lifestyle factors which can lead to an increased risk of heart disease include the following.
Unhealthy diet Obesity Tobacco use Secondhand smoke
For a full list of risk factors and other health information associated with heart disease, visit the American Heart
Association.
A HEALTHY HEART
12% of Members in Laird’s Health Plan Have Hypertension!
Nearly 600,000 Americans Die of Heart Disease Annually. This Represents Almost 1 of Every
4 Deaths.
You have the power to reduce your chance of developing heart disease by taking steps to prevent and control
factors which put you at greater risk.
Factors Which Put Your Heart at Risk
Conditions which increase your chance of developing heart disease include the following.
Arrhythmia High cholesterol High blood pressure Diabetes
Lifestyle factors which can lead to an increased risk of heart disease include the following.
Unhealthy diet Obesity Tobacco use Secondhand smoke
For a full list of risk factors and other health information associated with heart disease, visit the American Heart
Association.
