Appointments are still available for
the June 1st cardiovascular screen being held at the McHenry County Department
of Health (MCDH) from 8:30am-11am in the Community Room, 100 N Virginia Street,
Crystal Lake.
The screening requires a 12-hour
fast and includes total cholesterol, HDL and LDL cholesterol, fasting blood
glucose, triglycerides, blood pressure, cardiovascular education and heart age
assessment. Appointments are required at 815-334-4536; cost is
$35.00.
Having high blood cholesterol puts
you at risk for heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States
and worldwide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
states about 1 of every 6 adult Americans has high blood cholesterol.
In McHenry County, heart disease is
the 2nd leading cause of death (857 deaths in 2007 and 204 deaths from
stroke). The more risk factors a person has, the greater the chances of
developing cardiovascular disease. Knowing the risk factors of heart
disease is the first step towards lowering your chances of having a heart
attack, stroke or similar health condition.
For more information on
cardiovascular disease and its risk factors, visit the CDC http://www.cdc.gov/cholesterol/. Get
the latest news from MCDH www.mcdh.info, on
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