01 Oct Cardiovascular Disease
BSC2089 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Module 2 Discussion
Cardiovascular Disease
Directions:
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of deaths in the United States, equating to about 1 in every 4 deaths. In 2018, the CDC published updated best practice strategies to help decrease cardiovascular disease risks.
Initial Post
View Best Practices for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Programs. On this website, select one of the best practice strategies. Within each practice strategy, you will find three tabs: evidence of effectiveness, evidence of impact, and implementation considerations. In your initial post, use these key categories to address the following question:
How effective is this practice?
What kind of impact does this practice have?
What are the top considerations in implementing this strategy in your community?
