Heart disease is a serious problem in the United States; every 33 seconds, a person dies from Cardio Vascular Disease in the United States. It is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Every 20 seconds, one person has a heart attack in the United States. Every day, nearly 2,500 people die in the United States due to heart disease. (3,4)
The heart is a vital organ, pumping blood, which carries essential oxygen and nutrients all around the body. As a powerfully active muscle, the heart needs plentiful supply of oxygen and nutrients. The heart has its own specific blood supply, the coronary arteries. There are two major coronary arteries the right and left located on the aorta. The amount of blood that flows to the heart is determined …show more content…
Coronary heart disease is a serious condition caused by the build-up of fatty deposits within the walls of the vital arteries that supply blood to the heart. (5) As the leading cause of death in the U.S. some men and women tend to ignore, receive misdiagnoses, or misinterpret the symptoms of heart disease. The most common symptom of coronary heart disease is chest pain, along with shortness of breath, cold sweats or upper body pain in the arms back and neck. These are symptoms to be taken very seriously and much too often patients wait too long to address the …show more content…
I feel that with all the education and awareness out most people are aware of the ways we can help reduce our risk. However, I feel that our health care system and government can do more. Under my power, our healthcare system focus more on our diets. Lowering the cost for vegetables and healthy foods so that it is more accessible to everyone including the lower class. Ever wonder why its is only $3.25 for a burger, fries, and a soda at a fast food chain and yet when you go to a supermarket a red pepper is $3.99 a pound! With more and more Americans turning to the cheaper way to feed their families its like our destinies are decided for us. I understand that we make our own choices and are responsible for our health but why is it that the unhealthy food is significantly lower in price? A health care system, under my power, would incorporate education in schools for children to learn portion control. I think far too often when going out to eat the portions are doubled and more people are finishing these portions and adapting that as our new normal portions. A health class that focuses solely on food and nutrition would be a requirement to graduate from any form of schooling. Sixty six percent of Americans over age 20 are obese. (2) The numbers are astounding when you look at the small changes we can make in our busy lives but most people choose not