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Lesson 18

Heart Disease

According to the American Heart Association,

seven million women succumb to heart disease

each year, for approximately one death per

minute, ranking it as the No. 1 health-related

killer of the entire world. In fact, heart disease

is responsible for claiming more lives than the

next seven causes of death combined and is

six times more prevalent among women than

breast cancer. Yet, many people are unaware of the signs and symptoms of

heart disease and fail to take the necessary steps to learn what they can do

to reduce the risk factors.

Comprehension

1. What is the American Heart Association report all about?

2. What is the writer worried about?

Questions

1. How is your health?

2. Do you think you are safe from having any kind of disease?
3. How do you take care of your health?

4. Do you know anyone who suffers from heart disease?

5. What exercises can strengthen the heart?

Vocabulary & Expressions

succumb : to field or to be brought to an end by the effect of destructive or disruptive forces
combine : to mix or blend, unite
prevalent : common at a particular time or in a particular place
unaware : not noticing or realizing what is happening

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