Among women, only 55 percent recognize that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for their sex, according to another AHA survey. Many more are uninformed about the symptoms of cardiovascular disease, which can be more subtle than those exhibited by men. And many don't realize that such controllable conditions like smoking, physical inactivity or high blood pressure can put them at increased risk for heart attack or stroke. This knowledge gap disproportionately impacts minority women. Only 38 percent of African-American women recognize that heart disease is their biggest health threat, even though nearly half of all African-American women (49 percent) have some form of cardiovascular disease (compared to 35 percent of white women). That's because previous scientific studi...
A large British study indicates that people with severe mental illness are significantly more likely to die from heart disease and stroke than those without such conditions, and a U.S. study suggests depression is linked to early symptoms of cardiovascular disease. Both studies were published in the February issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, a journal of the American Medical Association.
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The American Heart Association says that almost one-half million American women die each year - one death per minute - from cardiovascular disease, making it the No. 1 killer of American women. Since 1984, more women than men have died of some form of cardiovascular disease, and 64 percent of women who die from coronary heart disease had no previous symptoms. Unfortunately, women fail to recognize the symptoms because heart disease has traditionally been perceived as a male-dominated illness, said Sandy Gregory, the vice-president of AHA non-metro operations.
Trial court erred in granting summary judgment where there were genuine issues of material fact as to whether decedent developed cardiovascular disease in the course of and arising out of his employment. Trial court erred in granting summary judgment where there were genuine issues of material fact as to whether decedents heart attack was an acute event or compensable job-related injury.
BRANFORD -- The East Shore District Health Department will sponsor a Women's Heart-Healthy Brown Bag Lunch Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Canoe Brook Center, 11 Cherry Hill Road, director James Monopoli said. A specialist from The Women's Heart Program at Yale- New Haven Hospital will discuss women's risks for cardiovascular disease, early recognition of symptoms, and ways to change behaviors that increase risk. Healthy desserts and coffee will be served. Attendees are invited to bring their own bag lunches. Register in advance for the free program by calling Nancy at 315-0684.
FMCSA announces receipt of applications from four individuals for an exemption from the prohibition against persons with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), due to syncope or likelihood of causing any loss of ability to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safely. FMCSA requests public comments on these applications for an exemption. If granted, the exemption would enable these individuals with ICDs to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
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Public invited to comment on weed plan The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Taos Field Office is seeking comments on the treatment plan for the Rapid Response to Weeds Environmental Assessment. The draft document is available for public review and comment for 30 days that began April 4. This environmental assessment was initiated in December 2009 with comments from the public incorporated into the draft plan. These documents are available online at www.blm.gov/nm. Copies of the environmental assessment are available for viewing at the BLM Taos Field Office, 226 Cruz Alta Road and the New Mexico State Office, Information Access Center, 301 Dinosaur Trail, Santa Fe. Mail comments to Brad Higdon, BLM Taos Field Office, 226 Cruz Alta Road, Taos, NM 87571 or by email bhigdon@ blm.gov. For mor...
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