Heart and Stroke diseases in South Asians

ILMANA FASIH

In South Asians cardiovascular disease rates are 2-4 times higher than Europeans, African American and other ethnic populations

South Asians have high rates of premature cardiovascular disease (<40) and are younger at the time of hospitalization with respect to heart attacks

Research has found that members of the South Asian community may have a genetic predisposition to developing cardiovascular disease.

What do we know about South Asians and Heart Disease

What do we know about South Asians and Heart Disease

South Asian Canadians have the highest rates of:DiabetesAbnormal blood cholesterolHigh blood pressure

Be Physically active

Moderate Physical Activity ( Walking, Jogging)------for 30-60 min /day

Children 60-90 min/day

WRONGHigh Saturated Fat Food like

• Ghee• Somasa• Poori• Naan

Saturated Fats in your diet

Salt in your diet

1 tsps= 2300mg of Sodium

Eat Healthy

RIGHTLow Saturated Fat Food like

• Corn oil• Pulka• Salad• Yoghurt

Maintain Healthy Weight

Waist Circumference

Male 90 cms (35 in)

Female 80 cms (32 in)

Know and Control you Blood Pressure

Controlling High Blood Pressure

1) Lifestyle Modifications 2) Medication

Be Smoke Free

Other Risk Factors

• Reduce Stress

• Reduce alcohol

• Know and control your blood cholesterol

• Manage your Diabetes

Brochures

Taking Control: Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease and StrokeThis brochure covers the risk factors for heart disease and stroke (1-2 pages for each risk factor), warning signals for heart attack and stroke, as well as the importance of being trained in CPR.

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Videos

The My Heart&Stroke Blood Pressure Action PlanTM is a patient /consumer e-tool that will:• Identify your risk of heart disease and stroke • Provide tips, advice and support to help you prevent or control high blood pressure • Help you create a personalized action plan for healthy living

www.heartandstroke.ca/bp

My Heart&Stroke Blood Pressure Action Plan

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