Determine Your Risk For A Heart Attack

 

Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans. Although there is no way to insure you won't become a victim, you can reduce your risk for developing heart disease if you know your score. Complete this quick assessment of heart risk factors to determine your risk for having a heart attack.

 

1. My age is:

Between 20 - 30
Between 31 - 45
Over 45

2. A close relative (parent, sibling, grandparent) had a heart attack:

No
Yes - after age 60
Yes - before age 60

3. I smoke:

No
Cigars or pipe
Cigarettes

4. I am overweight:

No
Yes - about 10 lbs.
Yes - over 10 lbs.

5. I get regular aerobic exercise:

Yes - daily for 20 minutes or more
No - but I am very active in my daily life
No - and my daily life requires only minimal activity

6. My diet includes saturated fats, sugar and salt:

No - I eat very little of above items
Yes - in moderate amounts
Yes

7. My blood pressure is high:

No
Yes - but it is controlled
Yes

8. I often feel stressed and rushed:

No - I seldom do
No - but occasionally I do
Yes

Use the key below to determine if you are at high risk or low risk for having a heart attack.

Key:

Low risk: 8 - 14

Moderate Risk: 15 - 18

High Risk: 19 - 24

If you would like information on heart disease please contact our Education Office at:

E-mail:

Phone: (315) 338-7143

Fax: (315) 338-7526

         

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