Ten Facts about CHD

Did you know...?

• Coronary Heart Disease is the leading single cause of death in the world! Well, cancer is, but not any single cancer.



• Approximately a fifth of those who die from CHD is due to smoking.... Quit Smoking!



• Many risk factors of CHD can be controlled - blood pressure, cholesterol, obesity, lack of excercise and stress.



• Physical exercise can half the risk of coronary heart disease.



• Even after a heart attack, a heart can be working just as well as someone who hasn't had a heart attack.



• Cold weather can cause angina in narrowed arteries.



• David Letterman, famous American talkshow host has had Coronary Artery Bypass surgery.



• Bill Clinton, former American President has also had Coronary Artery Bypass surgery.



• If a smoker quits smoking, within one year the risk of a heart attack is halved.



• Pre-menopausal have greater resistance to coronary heart disease than men of the same age.

 

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