Cardio Wellness and Dz Prevention Flashcards
From 1998 to 2008, CVD death rates declined ____%.
30.6%
From 2007-2008, the cost of CVD increased by over $______.
$11 billion
An estimated ________ US adults older than 20 are hypertensive.
76.4 million
An estimated ______ adults over 20 have total cholesterol levels >200 and ______ have total cholesterol levels >240.
- 98.8 million
2. 33.5 million
An estimated ______ adults over 20 have physician diagnosed diabetes, ______ have undiagnosed diabetes, and _____ have prediabetes.
An estimated 18.3 mill adults over 20 have physician diagnosed diabetes, __7.1 mill__ have undiagnosed diabetes, and __81.5 mill__ have prediabetes.
Only ___% of adults meet the federal guidelines for physical activity and only ____% of 9-12 graders meet the guidelines.
- 20%
2. 37%
Only ____% of US adults meet the definition for a healthy diet.
1%
Among adults ___% of men and ___% of women over age 18 are smokers.
- 21.2%
2. 17.5%
Over ___% of US adults are overweight or obese.
68%
Primary Prevention
preventing dz by promoting healthy lifestyle choices in those w/o current evidence of having the dz
Secondary Prevention
diagnosing and treating an existing disease in its early stages before it results in significant morbidity
Tertiary Prevention
prescribing txs that aim to reduce the negative impact of established dz by restoring function and reducing dz-related complications
AHA recommends risk factor screening begin at what age?
20
How often should BP screening occur?
2 years
How often should BMI screening occur?
2 years
How often should waist circumference screening occur?
2 years
How often should pulse (a-fib) screening occur?
2 years
How often should fasting lipoprotein screening occur?
5 years
How often should fasting glucose screening occur?
5 years
What risk factors is the multiple risk score for CVD based upon?
- smoking
- age and gender
- BP
- total and LDL cholesterol
- HDL cholesterol
- DM
HTN accounts for ___% of stroke, ___% of heart failure, and ___% of all premature deaths.
HTN accounts for _35__% of stroke, _49__% of heart failure, and _24__% of all premature deaths.
What is the primary target of cholesterol lowering therapy?
LDL
What are some lifestyle modifications for cardiac dz prevention?
- optimal weight
- low salt intake
- exercise
- limit alcohol
- diet with fruits and veggies
- smoking cessation
More than ___% of Americans are overweight or obese.
More than _65__% of Americans are overweight or obese.
