Your heart health in British Sign Language (BSL)
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the biggest
cause of premature death in the UK. Around 2.7 million people
in the UK are living with coronary heart disease. Nearly 1.6
million of these people are under 75.
This series of videos in British Sign
Language (BSL) will help you understand the risk factors associated with getting coronary heart disease, and think about
some things you could do to keep your heart healthy. They
could save your life.
Small changes can make a big difference
Before, I ate really unhealthy food like pork pies, fast food and convenience meals. Now I have really changed the way I eat
Stephen was
determined to change his unhealthy habits. Out went the fatty
foods like unhealthy pizza, pork pies and pasties, and in came
healthier options like pineapple, peas and peppers. He
started swimming regularly and became
more
active overall.
After a couple of months, he had changed his diet to include healthy choices, lost weight and reduced his blood cholesterol levels.
His story demonstrates how anyone can make those small positive
lifestyle changes that'll help reduce the risk.
Main risk factors
The main risk factors for heart disease are:
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