OPINION: Promoting heart health
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Heart disease remains the No. 1 cause of death in Idaho and in the United States, making it more important than ever to encourage routine health screenings, raise awareness of blood pressure and cholesterol, and promote early recognition of heart disease warning signs. In acknowledgment of American Heart Month we just celebrated, I am again co-leading a Senate resolution, which the Senate unanimously passed Feb. 25 affirming the commitment of the United States to fighting cardiovascular diseases.
We all likely have a family member or friend impacted by heart disease, or maybe you are struggling with it yourself and working hard to reduce its risk. In the resolution, the Senate would once again emphasize that cardiovascular disease (referred to as CVD) affects men, women and children of every age and race in the United States. The resolution also includes a list of factors that increase the risk of CVD:
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