scholarly journals Integrated cardiovascular health promotion in childhood. A statement for health professionals from the Subcommittee on Atherosclerosis and Hypertension in Childhood of the Council on Cardiovascular Disease in the Young, American Heart Association.

Circulation ◽  
1992 ◽  
Vol 85 (4) ◽  
pp. 1638-1650 ◽  
Author(s):  
W B Strong ◽  
R J Deckelbaum ◽  
S S Gidding ◽  
R E Kavey ◽  
R Washington ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
American Heart Association ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
American Heart ◽  
Heart Association ◽  
Cardiovascular Health Promotion

scholarly journals Workplace Wellness Recognition for Optimizing Workplace Health

Circulation ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 131 (20) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregg C. Fonarow ◽  
Chris Calitz ◽  
Ross Arena ◽  
Catherine Baase ◽  
Fikry W. Isaac ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Stroke Prevention ◽  
American Heart Association ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
American Heart ◽  
Heart Association ◽  
Wellness Programs ◽  
The United States ◽  
Workplace Wellness ◽  
Workplace Wellness Programs

The workplace is an important setting for promoting cardiovascular health and cardiovascular disease and stroke prevention in the United States. Well-designed, comprehensive workplace wellness programs have the potential to improve cardiovascular health and to reduce mortality, morbidity, and disability resulting from cardiovascular disease and stroke. Nevertheless, widespread implementation of comprehensive workplace wellness programs is lacking, and program composition and quality vary. Several organizations provide worksite wellness recognition programs; however, there is variation in recognition criteria, and they do not specifically focus on cardiovascular disease and stroke prevention. Although there is limited evidence to suggest that company performance on employer health management scorecards is associated with favorable healthcare cost trends, these data are not currently robust, and further evaluation is needed. As a recognized national leader in evidence-based guidelines, care systems, and quality programs, the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association is uniquely positioned and committed to promoting the adoption of comprehensive workplace wellness programs, as well as improving program quality and workforce health outcomes. As part of its commitment to improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans, the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association will promote science-based best practices for comprehensive workplace wellness programs and establish benchmarks for a national workplace wellness recognition program to assist employers in applying the best systems and strategies for optimal programming. The recognition program will integrate identification of a workplace culture of health and achievement of rigorous standards for cardiovascular health based on Life’s Simple 7 metrics. In addition, the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association will develop resources that assist employers in meeting these rigorous standards, facilitating access to high-quality comprehensive workplace wellness programs for both employees and dependents, and fostering innovation and additional research.

Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2021 Update: A Report From the American Heart Association

Circulation ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salim S. Virani ◽  
Alvaro Alonso ◽  
Hugo J. Aparicio ◽  
Emelia J. Benjamin ◽  
Marcio S. Bittencourt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
American Heart Association ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
American Heart ◽  
Subclinical Atherosclerosis ◽  
Heart Association ◽  
The United States ◽  
Venous Disease ◽  
Adverse Pregnancy

BACKGROUND: The American Heart Association, in conjunction with the National Institutes of Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and cardiovascular risk factors, including core health behaviors (smoking, physical activity, diet, and weight) and health factors (cholesterol, blood pressure, and glucose control) that contribute to cardiovascular health. The Statistical Update presents the latest data on a range of major clinical heart and circulatory disease conditions (including stroke, congenital heart disease, rhythm disorders, subclinical atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, heart failure, valvular disease, venous disease, and peripheral artery disease) and the associated outcomes (including quality of care, procedures, and economic costs). METHODS: The American Heart Association, through its Statistics Committee, continuously monitors and evaluates sources of data on heart disease and stroke in the United States to provide the most current information available in the annual Statistical Update. The 2021 Statistical Update is the product of a full year’s worth of effort by dedicated volunteer clinicians and scientists, committed government professionals, and American Heart Association staff members. This year’s edition includes data on the monitoring and benefits of cardiovascular health in the population, an enhanced focus on social determinants of health, adverse pregnancy outcomes, vascular contributions to brain health, the global burden of cardiovascular disease, and further evidence-based approaches to changing behaviors related to cardiovascular disease. RESULTS: Each of the 27 chapters in the Statistical Update focuses on a different topic related to heart disease and stroke statistics. CONCLUSIONS: The Statistical Update represents a critical resource for the lay public, policy makers, media professionals, clinicians, health care administrators, researchers, health advocates, and others seeking the best available data on these factors and conditions.

scholarly journals Importance of Housing and Cardiovascular Health and Well-Being: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mario Sims ◽  
Kiarri N. Kershaw ◽  
Khadijah Breathett ◽  
Elizabeth A. Jackson ◽  
Lisa M. Lewis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
At Risk ◽  
American Heart Association ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
American Heart ◽  
Heart Association ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Determinant ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Health And Well Being

Cardiovascular disease disparities are shaped by differences in risk factors across racial and ethnic groups. Housing remains an important social determinant of health. The objective of this statement is to review and summarize research that has examined the associations of housing status with cardiovascular health and overall health. PubMed/Medline, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data, US Census data, Cochrane Library reviews, and the annual Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics report from the American Heart Association were used to identify empirical research studies that examined associations of housing with cardiovascular health and overall well-being. Health is affected by 4 prominent dimensions of housing: stability, quality and safety, affordability and accessibility, and neighborhood environment. Vulnerable and underserved populations are adversely affected by housing insecurity and homelessness, are at risk for lower-quality and unsafe housing conditions, confront structural barriers that limit access to affordable housing, and are at risk for living in areas with substandard built environment features that are linked to cardiovascular disease. Research linking select pathways to cardiovascular health is relatively strong, but research gaps in other housing pathways and cardiovascular health remain. Efforts to eliminate cardiovascular disease disparities have recently emphasized the importance of social determinants of health. Housing is a prominent social determinant of cardiovascular health and well-being and should be considered in the evaluation of prevention efforts to reduce and eliminate racial/ethnic and socioeconomic disparities.

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