According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is responsible for 1 out of every 4 deaths in the United States. Because CVD impacts such a disproportionately large number of Americans, it is considered to be an epidemic by many health professionals. Thus, it is important to understand what causes heart disease and how to prevent it.
CVD can be influenced by many local factors, but is primarily caused from poor nutritional habits and lack of exercise. Specifically, a thrombolytic blockage in arteries of the heart causes the cardiovascular system to increase its pressure load, creating more stress than it can handle. This blockage will create abnormally high blood pressure and will overwork the heart. CVD can also be influenced by type II diabetes and obesity.
To prevent or reverse CVD, Americans need to maintain a healthy diet and regular exercise regimen. Consuming excess foods that increase bad cholesterol (LDL), such as saturated fats, sugars, and sodium can raise the likelihood of developing type II diabetes and CVD. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends that adults get 150 minutes of exercise each week.
If you or someone you know has a factor in CVD, it is vital to understand that this can be prevented and reversed!
It is very important that individuals realize their risk of cardiovascular disease because it takes the lives of many Americans each year. A simple yearly check up to the doctor can help individuals realize if they are at risk of CVD. As simple as it seems, people do not tend to take the warning of CVD until it is too late.
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