Heart (Cardiovascular) Disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States [1], but how much do you know? Answer these 5 questions below to test how much you know about Heart Disease.
Fact (F) or Myth (M)
- Heart Disease (HD) is a general name for many diseases and conditions.
2. A heart attack and a stroke are the same thing.
3. Only the elderly develop Heart Disease.
4. Your diet affects your heart (cardiovasular) health.
5. There is a link between oral health and heart health.
How did you do? Be sure to come back next week to find out the correct answers.
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Reference:
[1] Ahmad FB, Anderson RN. The Leading Causes of Death in the US for 2020. JAMA. 2021;325(18):1829–1830. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.5469