Cardiovascular Wellness and Prevention (HP) Flashcards
What is the leading cause of death in the US?
Cardiovascular Disease
What percentage of adults meet guidelines from physical activity?
20.7%
What percentage of people meet the definition for an ideal health diet?
Less than 1% adults
Virtually no kids
Percentage of current smokers
~20% of adults
Same in kids grades 9-12
Percentage of US adults who are overweight or obese
68% of adults
32% of kids
How many adults are HTN?
76.4 million
How many adults have high cholesterol?
98.8million
How many adults have DM?
- 3million diagnosed
- 1 million undiagnosed
Risk factor that should be screened for regularly
Family Hx
Risk Factors that should be screened for at each routine visit
smoking
diet
alcohol
physical activity
Risk factors that should be screened for at least every 2 years
blood pressure
BMI
waist circumference
pulse (looking for Afib)
Risk factors that should be screened for at least every 5 years
Fasting lipoprotein profile
Fasting glucose
Lifestyle modification and risk intervention
- optimal weight
- salt intake less than 6g NaCl 2.4 of Na/day
- Vigorous exercise at least 30 min/day, 3days/week
- Limit alcohol consumption to 2 or less for men, 1 or less for women
- Eat at least 3,500mg dietary K+/day
- Eat diet rich in fruits/veggies with low fat dairy products
- Reduce total fat, especially saturated fats
- Smoking cessation
- Aggressive management of treatable medical conditions like diabetes, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia
- Conversion of A fib to NSR
What is the number one health indicator?
Regular Exercise
Exercise Recommendations
At lesat 150 minutes/week of moderate exercise
OR
75 minutes per week vigorous exercise
Easy to remember: 30 min a day 5X a week
