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Running head: PREVENTION OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE FOR RURAL WOMEN 1 Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease for Rural Women Rebecca Peterson Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Nursing Capstone ... Project Capella University February, 2017 https://www.coursehero.com/file/32047495/Health-Promotion-and-Disease-Prevention-Petersondocx/ This study resource was shared via CourseHero.comPREVENTION OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE 2 Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease for Rural Women Introduction Prevention of disease is more than just a reaction to events. It is a lifestyle change for a person that focuses on health. The focus of this paper is on the promotion of cardiovascular health for women in rural areas. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women and has been for many years. Heart disease and stroke have been found to be the cause of one out of three deaths for women. It claims more lives than all cancers combined, and the majority of cardiovascular problems can be prevented (American Heart Association, 2017). Despite that knowledge women still suffer from cardiovascular problems and are statistically under diagnosed or under treated when compared with men (Heart Sister, 2016). With that in mind an informational pamphlet was designed to educate women on the facts about their health, as well as the importance of regular screenings and available resources in the community. Spreading awareness about cardiovascular health can help women take charge of their health. With the support of family, community, and health organizations women can make positive changes in their own lives as well as those around them. Meeting the needs of rural women The content within the pamphlet was chosen to reach out to women in rural communities and create awareness of cardiovascular disease. Heart disease is known as the silent killer, women may look and feel completely fine (American Heart Associations, 2017). Women are known to have atypical symptoms of heart disease that are commonly associated with other things. Women may not experience any chest pain or pressure. Instead women may have symptoms including back pain, rapid heart rate, nausea, and fatigue (American Heart Association, 2017). Many of those symptoms can be attributed to stress, over extension, and flu. https://www.coursehero.com/file/32047495/Health-Promotion-and-Disease-Prevention-Petersondocx/ This study resource was shared via CourseHero. [Show More]

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