Monday 3 February 2014

February is Heart Month

Heart disease and stroke are a leading cause of death in Canadian men and women. Know the risks and how to prevent heart disease and stroke.

Facts:

• More than 1.6 million Canadians are living with the effects of heart disease and stroke.
• 9 in 10 Canadians have at least one risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
• The average Canadian will spend their last 10 years in sickness due to heart disease, stroke and other chronic conditions.
• There are nearly 50,000 strokes each year, many of which are preventable with a healthy lifestyle.
• Every 7 minutes in Canada, a life is taken by heart disease or stroke.

Know your risk factors, what you can change and what you can't.


For more information, please visit the Heart and Stroke Foundation website.