WHITTIER STREET HEALTH CENTER Comprehensive. Compassiona te. Community HEART DISEASE Whilller Streel Beallh Ceater About 610,000 people die of heart disease in the United States each year- that's 1in every 4 deaths. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. More than half of the deaths due to heart disease in 2009 were in Men. High blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol, and smoking are the key heart disease risk factors. Several other medical conditions and lifestyle choices can also put people at a higher risk for heart disease, including: Diabetes, Overweight and Obesity. (CDC) Here at the Whittier Street Health Center,we have the wonderful Prescription for Health Program to help individuals improve their overall health status. You can make healthy choices and changes to lower your risk of developing heart disease. Controlling and preventing risk factors is also important for people who already have heart disease To lower your risk: Quit smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke Eat a heart healthy diet If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation Maintain a healthy weight Get enough quality sleep Manage stress Get regular health screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol levels, diabetes Exercise for 30 minutes on most days of the week Call our Adult Medicine team today to make an appointment 617-989-3115. Whittier Street Health Center 1290 Tremont St. Whittier@Quincy Commons 282 Blue Hill Ave Roxbury, MA 02120 T: 617-427-1000 Roxbury, MA 02120 T: 617-585-2550