Taking Care of Our Hearts Together in the American Indian/Alaska Native Community Fact Sheet

American Indian and Alaska Native community member are gardening. An illustration of a blood glucose meter. An illustration of a heart monitor showing the heart rate on a red heart. An illustration of a no smoking symbol. A blue circle with text: 40%. A blue circle with text: 20%. An illustration of a figure holding a dumbbell. An illustration of an apple. An illustration of a blood pressure cuff.

Overview

Heart disease is largely preventable, yet many people will likely develop coronary heart disease, the most common form of it. The disease affects millions, but some groups, are affected more than others. This fact sheet highlights the key risk factors of heart disease that American Indian and Alaska Native communities face and tips on how they can improve their heart health.

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2 pages

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