From: NHLBI Network

Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2000 9:22 AM

To: NHLBI Network

Subject: Health Education Resources for Latinos

One out of four Latinos dies of heart disease. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading killer of Latinos in the United States. Most Latinos don't know that these lifestyle changes could improve their health and reduce their risk of CVD.

Now, with "Salud Para Su Corazon" health education materials, you can help improve the quality of Latino lives in the United States.

Excellent for distributing through your office or in the community is the Salud Para su Corazon package of eight easy-to-read booklets in Spanish and English on preventing heart disease. Written especially for Latino families, these bilingual booklets explain steps people can take to reduce their risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Factual information is provided in a friendly style to help the reader dispel some common myths. The set includes: Take Steps-Prevent High Blood Pressure; Cut Down on Salt and Sodium; Learn Your Cholesterol Number; Protect Your Heart-Lower Your Blood Cholesterol; Watch Your Weight; Cut Down on Fat-Not Taste; Stay Active and Feel Better; and Kick the Smoking Habit. Review and order them online at: http://emall.nhlbihin.net/product2.asp?sku=55-745.

Salud para su Corazon is NHLBI's award-winning community health initiative which shows that CVD can be reduced in the Latino community through promoting heart-healthy eating, physically activity, stopping smoking, and maintaining a healthy weight. For more information about this Latino cardiovascular disease prevention and outreach Initiative, please see the Background Paper at: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/prof/heart/latino/lat_bkgd.htm.

For Latino clients who are newly diagnosed or long-term asthma patients, "El Asma: c?mo controlar esta enfermedad" is a practical, easy-to-read Spanish patient education brochure containing basic asthma information. This Spanish equivalent of "Facts About Controlling Your Asthma" includes five reproducible handouts: Asthma Medications: Brand and Generic Names, How To Use Your Metered-Dose Inhaler the Right Way, Asthma Action Plan, How To Use Your Peak Flow Meter, and How To Control Things That Make Your Asthma Worse. The brochure also contains an insert recommending that patients inform their doctors if they are taking home remedies. English version included. 16 pages. Download or order it at http://emall.nhlbihin.net/product2.asp?sku=0734.

Print versions of most materials available on the Web site can also be ordered from NHLBI's Online Catalog at http://emall.nhlbihin.net, or the NHLBI Information Center by telephone: 301-592-8573 or fax: 301-592-8563.

Visit NHLBI's Online Catalog at http://emall.nhlbihin.net.

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