Heart Attacks Prevention
A heart attack can happen to anyone—only when people take the time to learn which of the risk factors apply to them specifically can they take steps to eliminate or reduce them.
Following are steps people can take to reduce their risk for a heart attack:
- Prevent and control high blood cholesterol.
- Prevent and control high blood pressure.
- Prevent and control diabetes.
- Do not smoke.
- Moderate alcohol use.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Do regular physical activity.
- Eat a nutritious diet.
Also, people can take steps to help protect their health from air pollution:
- Know their sensitivity to air pollution.
- Know when air pollution may be bad in their area.
- Plan activities when and where pollution levels are lower, using the Air Quality Index to guide planning.
- Change their activity level.
- Listen to their bodies.
- Consult their health care provider.
- Have their medication with them.