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Heart Disease
Contact the Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention
- 850-245-4330
- cdprevention@flhealth.gov
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Mailing Address
Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention - Heart Disease
4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin A18
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Billions of dollars are spent every year in the U.S. on medications that reduce the risk of heart disease—the No.1 killer in Florida.
Heart disease accounts for 3 out of 10 deaths in Florida and in 2014 there were 42,835 heart attack hospitalizations, or an average of 117 heart attack hospitalizations each day. About half of all Americans have at least one of these three risk factors for heart disease: high blood pressure, high cholesterol and smoking. By eliminating these risk factors and others we can take steps to reduce heart disease related deaths in Florida.
Heart Health+ pilot program launches in 17 counties
Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in Florida and the U.S. for over 70 years, which means it has affected a countless number of Floridians. Heart Health+ aims to prevent heart disease in the communities that need it the most. Launched November 2016, this pilot program implements evidence-based strategies to affect faith based organizations, health systems and local communities.
Congratulations to our HeartHealth+ counties
These counties were selected by analyzing heart disease, smoking, cholesterol, high blood pressure and other risk factors in each of Florida’s 67 Counties. The 17 counties selected showed the greatest need for heart disease prevention programs and were selected to participate in HeartHeart+.
Health Care Organization: Incorporate Changes into the Structure of Health Care Settings
As a health care organization you are viewed as a key contributor to preventing cardiovascular disease. There are a variety of tools and programs available to incorporate health systems changes into the structure of health care settings. These tools are free to use and can be implemented in a variety of settings to assist patients with achieving proper blood pressure control and optimal cardiovascular health. Access to these tools can be found below.
Community Organizations: these Proven Resources can Encourage your Neighbors to Become Heart Healthy
Community organizations can encourage members of the community to become heart healthy by utilizing a variety of resources. Many resources are free to the public and can be implemented in settings such as churches and community centers. The utilization of community health workers is an integral part of achieving healthy communities and some of the resources below can contribute to enhancing their skills in heart disease prevention. These programs and tools can be implemented in a multitude of community settings and are recommended to achieve heart healthy communities.
Schools and Colleges: Heart Disease Prevention Starts Early in Life with Physical Activity and Healthy Eating
It is important to focus on preventing heart disease at early ages starting with physical activity and healthy eating. Focusing on physical activity and healthy eating in children can contribute to preventing the onset of heart disease later in life.
Worksites: About 60% of Adults Spend Most of their Day at Work
About 60 percent of adults work and spend much of their day at their worksite. Consider implementing some of these changes into your worksites to make it more heart health friendly.
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