Case On the MARC Heart Health Awareness Month Feb 2022
Americans at Risk for Heart Disease Are Concerned, but Many Are Not Following Guidelines for Healthier Living.
The majority of adults cite family history putting them “at-risk” for heart disease, according to M/A/R/C®’s research for Heart Health Awareness Month.
We can’t control aging or family history, but we can lower our risk of heart disease by modifying our lifestyle. Secondary Title
- 7 in 10 - of those at-risk are concerned about heart disease.
- 83% visit a primary care provider 1+ times per year
- 42% have seen a cardiologist, with one-third of those only after having a cardiac event.
While 6 in 10 Believe They Take a Proactive Approach to Their Health and Well-being, Their Actions Show Otherwise. Secondary Title
- 59% aren’t eating a heart healthy diet
- 58% aren’t managing their weight
- 53% aren’t managing BP/cholesterol
- 50% aren’t getting enough sleep
- 49% aren’t exercising regularly