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6. Learn about cessation                February is Heart          Key Risk Factors for Heart Disease
               resources. Texting VAPEFREE            Awareness Month            include (account for ½ of the risk
               to 873-373 and the Maryland                                       factors):
               Quitline, 1-800-QUIT-NOW,             By Leigh Marquess, RN         •  High Blood Pressure
               are both great resources.              Wellness Promotions
                                                                                   • High Cholesterol
                                                Caroline County Health Department
                                                                                   • Smoking
                                               Heart disease remains the leading
                                               cause of death for men and women in   Other Risk Factors include:
                                               the USA.
                                                                                 *Diabetes, obesity, unhealthy diet,
                                                                                 physical inactivity, excessive alcohol
                                                                                 use.
                                    KEEP THE BEAT                                The  CDC has several recommenda-

                                                                                 tions to follow in order to help us all
                                                                                 achieve good heart health.
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