CONTROLLING THE OTHER FACTORS THAT CAN LEAD TO HEART DISEASE

In addition to high blood pressure, other factors can lead to heart disease and stroke. These are: smoking, high blood cholesterol, physical inactivity, diabetes, and overweight.

You can make a difference. The more risk factors you control, the lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. If you want to lower your risk of heart disease:

Don't smoke.
Ask your doctor if you need your blood cholesterol checked.
Ask your doctor if you need your blood glucose checked.
Be active.
Control your weight.

Your doctor may suggest other pamphlets on each of these topics. Ask for the ones that interest you.