The American Heart Association (AHA) reports that cardiovascular health in the U.S. needs improvement. Cardiovascular conditions can be severe and lead to an individual being unable to work. This could result in the need to apply for Social Security disability benefits.
The AHA has provided an update on cardiovascular health in the U.S. Its findings are that serious improvements need to be made.
Here are some important facts from AHA’s Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update 2012:
more than 67% of adults are obese;
31.7% children are overweight or obese;
94% of adults have at least 1 risk factor for heart disease;
38% of adults have at least 3 risk factors for heart disease;
50% of children ages 12 to 19 meet 4 or fewer of the criteria for what is considered good heart health;
between 1971 and 2004, calorie consumption in women has increased 22% and in men 10%; and
33% of adults don’t engage in physical activity.
AHA has set a goal for the U.S. They want to see a 20% improvement in heart health for Americans by the year 2020.
To learn if you qualify for Social Security disability benefits, contact a Deerfield Beach disability attorney. An attorney will evaluate your case and explain your options.
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