El Camino Health focuses on heart disease prevention in 13th annual report heart forum Focused on “Empowering the Mind for Lifelong Health”
Mountain View, California, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Heart disease is one of the most common diseases cause of death in bay areaprevention is more important than ever.
However, according to recent research, el camino health It turns out that many people overlook common lifestyle factors that affect heart health. The survey, conducted by Ipsos, reveals that around 3 in 10 adults don’t know that alcohol (32%), smoking (27%) and lack of sleep (27%) are linked to heart disease. Became.
“Up to 90 per cent of cardiovascular disease is preventable through healthy lifestyle behaviors, but that doesn’t just mean eating a healthy, balanced diet and exercising regularly.” said. Frederick St. GoreMD, Medical Director Norma Melchor Cardiovascular Institute in el camino health. “The evidence is clear that excessive drinking, smoking and not getting enough sleep on a regular basis are directly linked to the risk of developing heart disease, but not everyone gets the message. The good news is , these are risk factors that can be changed or removed to improve overall heart health.
The survey also found that while two-thirds (68%) of adults don’t know that social isolation is linked to heart disease, only about It was also found that only half (53%) do, underscoring the importance of prioritizing social and emotional health. There is as well.
El Camino Health is supporting 13 initiatives to help communities better understand how these preventable lifestyle factors impact heart health.th yearly heart forum upon Saturday, April 27thfrom 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pacific Time.
Events held at El Camino Health mountain view Available on campus and online, the program features interactive discussions with world-class physicians and heart experts and focuses on “Strengthening the Heart for Lifelong Health.” Topics include:
- Lessons from living well blue zone
- movement and lifespan
- Treatment options if further care is needed
- Heart-friendly cooking demonstrations, etc.
“A healthy heart is not only the key to a long life, but also a fulfilling life,” he said. Josh Schreckengost,Executive Director Norma Melchor Cardiovascular Institute. ”At El Camino Health, our goal is to equip and empower our community with the tools, resources, and knowledge to prevent heart disease. One way to do this is through annual events. heart forum. ”
Click here for more information and to register online.
El Camino Health is nationally recognized and locally trusted. bay area As a leader in cardiovascular care. Norma Melchor Cardiovascular Institute It was recently recognized by Healthgrades as the 4th best heart-focused program. California And it’s in the top 100 in America. moreover, Association of Thoracic Surgeons recently awarded el camino health Earned the highest possible ratings for quality and patient outcomes for coronary artery bypass surgery and mitral valve replacement.
Research method
This study was conducted online within the following scope: US By Ipsos on Knowledge Panel® from February 2nd – February 4th, 2024surveyed 1,021 people we Adults over 18 years old. The poll is based on a nationally representative probability sample and has a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 3.3 percentage points at a 95 percent confidence level for results based on the entire adult sample. For complete research methodology, including weighting variables and subgroup sample sizes, please contact us below. [email protected].
About El Camino Health
el camino health has contributed to the community of santa clara county For more than 60 years, the nation’s two nonprofit acute care hospitals have had nationally recognized physicians and nurses. Los Gatos and mountain viewa region-wide primary care, multispecialty care, and urgent care hub. el camino health is dedicated to providing quality care to our patients by leveraging cutting-edge technology and research, always putting results first and always respecting them.
In addition to achieving excellent patient outcomes, these hospitals have been recognized by Newsweek as one of the World’s Best Hospitals 2024, one of the Best Maternity Care Hospitals, and more. , has received numerous awards for clinical excellence. US News & World Report and, San Francisco Bay Area The first magnet hospital, American Nurse Credentialing Center For excellent nursing care.
Key service areas include cancer care, cardiovascular care, obstetric care, mental health and addiction services, orthopedics, pulmonology, urology, women’s health, and more.visit elcaminohealth.org You can learn more.
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