Take action now to stop heart disease
I
f you could protect your family
from being robbed, would you?
And would you stop a killer from
taking a life? Of course! West
Virginians are at risk of being robbed
of their health and losing their lives.
How? Heart disease kills approximately
5,000 state residents each year. That
is why everyone needs to take action
now to stop this killer.
• Take advantage of free or low-cost
screenings in your community.
Keep your numbers handy. The
www.heart.org site has useful
facts and a printable tracker.
How can you protect yourself and
family members?
1. Get the facts.
• Learn about health issues from
A to Z at www.health.gov.
• Piece together “My Family Health
Po