Tackle Heart Attacks
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Today’s society is more fast paced than ever. With all of the modern technology used today, we are able to get many tasks completed. However, we need to stop and realize that we are not machines. We need to stop and cook a healthy meal, and exercise to avoid stress that we experience throughout the day. Cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks are most common among African Americans and Latin Americans. Thousands of people die each year due to something that can be easily prevented. So that you do not become a part of the statistics, we have provided you with causes, statistics, and ways to prevent heart attacks.
A Few Concurrent Danger Signs:
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Pain or discomfort in chest
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Pain from center of chest to shoulders, neck, or arms
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Dizziness
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Excessive Sweating
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Shortness of breath
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Fainting
Sources:
African Americans And Cardiovascular Disease
Smith,
G. Edmond, M.D. An Educational
Initiative To Reduce Cardiovascular Disease in the African American Population