Cardiovascular disease

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Cardiovascular disease

• CDC feature: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among US Hispanics
• CDC feature: A Million Hearts- Know your ABCs
• CDC feature: Heart disease and family history- Know your F too
• American Heart Association: Do you know your risk? Knowing the risk factors for heart disease helps improve your chance of living heart-smart!