Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program

    

Overview
Effective February 1, 2006 the cardiovascular disease prevention program officially changed its name to the Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention (HDSP) Program.  This was accomplished to include stroke prevention in the title as well as conform with multiple other states in the name change.  Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched a new division with the same name.

The Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program works to prevent, detect, and monitor cardiovascular disease and stroke within Wyoming. The program provides cardiovascular health promotion and disease prevention programs to communities as well as healthcare providers. The program focuses on primary prevention where related risk factors are addressed including physical activity, nutrition, elevated blood pressure, and elevated blood cholesterol.

 

Burden of Cardiovascular Disease in Wyoming                                                                                                Cardiovascular disease (CVD), including coronary heart disease and stroke, is the number one cause of death in the state of Wyoming; accounting for almost 29.7% of all deaths in 2007. This is more than respiratory diseases, accidents, diabetes, influenza and pneumonia, Alzheimer’s disease, suicide, and chronic liver disease combined. Unsurprisingly, the burden of cardiovascular disease on the state of Wyoming in terms of morbidity, mortality, and economics is considerable. This report will examine the burden of cardiovascular disease on the state of Wyoming by utilizing data collected from a variety of sources including the 2009 United States Census, the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (BRFSS), and discharge data from Wyoming hospitals. 

To download the entire report please click on the following link:  The Burden of Cardiovascular Disease in  Wyoming

 

Resources and Materials
Videos, books, brochures, and other materials relating to cardiovascular disease can be checked out for health fairs, community heart health programs, or seminars. The program also assembles heart-healthy educational kits throughout the year. To place your name on the mailing list, please call Dave Ivester RN @ (307) 777-3732 or e-mail at dave.ivester@wyo.gov

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