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.
Take the Heart & Stroke Risk Assessment.
For more information, please visit the Heart and Stroke Foundation website.
