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One-minute Quiz

The good news is that you can reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke. Learn where to focus your efforts to reduce your risk, then work with your healthcare provider to reduce, control or prevent as many risk factors as you can. You and your loved ones will be glad you did!

Tick all boxes that apply to you. If you tick two or more boxes, see your healthcare provider for a complete risk assessment and develop a plan to manage/reduce your risk factors.

 
Age and Sex. I am a woman over 50 years old, OR I have passed menopause OR had my ovaries removed.
 
Family History. My father or brother had a heart attack before the age of 55, OR my mother or sister had one before the age of 65, OR my mother, father, sister, brother or grandparent had a stroke.
 
Blood Pressure. My blood pressure is 140/90 mm Hg or higher, OR a healthcare professional has said my blood pressure is too high, OR I don’t know what my blood pressure is.
 
Tobacco Smoke. I smoke OR I live or work with people who smoke tobacco regularly.
 
Total Cholesterol. My total cholesterol is 240 mg/dL or higher, OR I don’t know my level.
 
HDL Cholesterol. My HDL (“good”) cholesterol is less than 40 mg/dL, OR I don’t know my HDL cholesterol level.
 
Physical Activity. I take less than a total of 30 minutes of physical activity on most days.
 
Overweight. I am 20 pounds (9 kilogrammes) or more overweight for my height and build.
 
Diabetes. I have diabetes (a fasting blood sugar of 126 mg/dL or higher), OR I need medicine to control my blood sugar.
 
Heart Disease Medical History. I have coronary heart disease, atrial fibrillation or other heart condition(s), OR I’ve had a heart attack.
 
Stroke Medical History. I’ve been told that I have carotid artery disease, OR I’ve had a stroke or TIA (transient ischemic attack), OR I have a disease of the leg arteries, a high red blood cell count or sickle cell anemia.

Start by becoming aware of your risk factors — the personal characteristics and habits that may increase your chances of having heart disease or stroke.  Some you can’t change or control; some you can, by changing your daily habits or taking medicine as prescribed.