Taking control: Lower your risk of heart disease and stroke

Heart disease and stroke are two of the three leading causes of death in Canada, so it’s important to understand how to prevent them.

A great place to start is to learn to identify and control your risk factors – and the Heart and Stroke Foundation can help. While you can’t control your age, family history, gender or ethnicity, there are many other risk factors – obesity, diabetes, smoking, high blood pressure and elevated blood cholesterol – that you can control.

Talk to your healthcare professional and use this booklet to help guide you towards a heart-healthier life.

Take the first step towards a longer, healthier life!

Download it now (PDF, 1,240 KB).

This publication has been supported in part by a grant from AstraZeneca. It has been independently researched, written and reviewed by the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Acceptance of financial support does not constitute an endorsement.

Call 1-888-HSF-INFO (1-888-473-4636) for a free copy of this publication. You may also ask for health information on healthy living, stroke and heart disease, and how you can offer support in your community.

Last modified: September 2011
Last reviewed: November 2010