Preventing Chronic Disease | Lessons Learned in Community Research Through The Native Proverbs 31 Health Project - CDC
American Indian women have high rates of cardiovascular disease largely because of their high prevalence of hypertension, diabetes, and obesity. This population has high rates of cardiovascular disease-related behaviors, including physical inactivity, harmful tobacco use, and a diet that promotes heart disease. Culturally appropriate interventions are needed to establish health behavior change to reduce cardiovascular disease risk.
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- SourceUrl: http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2014/13_0256.htm
- Syndication ID: 10727
- Language: English
- Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Date Syndication Captured: Monday, May 23, 2016 at 10:40 PM
- Date Syndication Updated: Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 01:10 AM
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Preventing Chronic Disease
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Cardiovascular Diseases
Women’s health
Native American Indians
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