Taking Care of Our Hearts Together in the Hispanic/Latino Community Fact Sheet

Hispanic/Latino community members lifting dumbbells at a gym. An illustration of three figures, a woman standing and two women running. A red circle with text: 14%. An illustration of a no smoking symbol. An illustration of a person’s feet on a scale. An illustration of a heart monitor showing the heart rate on a red heart. A blue circle with text: 35%. A blue circle with text: 50%. An illustration of a woman figure. A blue circle with text: 12%. A blue circle with text: 34%. An illustration of a man figure

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 for the Hispanic/Latino community and tips on how they can improve their heart health.

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2 pages

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