EVALUATING CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH: AN EXAMINATION OF PARTICIPANTS IN THE DALLAS HEART WALK
Authors: Emma Roberts, Andrew Wilson, Rachel Thompson
Published: May 2024
Abstract
<p>This study examines the impact of self-reported health behaviors and the health belief theory on participants in heart-healthy events, such as the Dallas Heart Walk, which supports the American Heart Association's mission to reduce cardiovascular disease and stroke. The American Heart Association developed Life's Simple 7® to assess cardiovascular health through seven metrics, including blood glucose, blood pressure, cholesterol, diet, weight, physical activity, and smoking status. Heart disease and stroke are leading causes of death in the United States, and the AHA's goal is to improve cardiovascular health and reduce deaths by 20% by 2020. The study aims to understand how participants' health beliefs and behaviors align with these goals and whether engagement in hearthealthy events influences their cardiovascular health.</p>
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