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Mamie Geneva Doud Eisenhower
(1896-1979)
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Background
Selected Achievements
Stroke and Leading Causes of Death
Tips to Reduce Your Risk for Stroke
Related Links
Background
Born in Boone, Iowa in 1896, Mamie Geneva Doud grew to become a vivacious
young woman. She attended public schools in Denver and finished her
education at Miss Wolcott’s School, a prestigious private school for
prominent families.
In October 1915, a mutual friend introduced Mamie to Second Lieutenant
Dwight D. Eisenhower, fondly known as Ike. They were married in the Doud
family home in Denver, Colorado in July of 1916. In the 1920’s and 1930’s,
her husband’s assignments took them to Panama, France, and the Philippines.
During the difficult war years, she chose to get involved in charity work,
war fundraisers, and volunteer activities.
Mamie Geneva Doud Eisenhower served as First Lady from 1953 to 1961. She was
a very popular First Lady and was known for her personal style and love for
fashion. On September 25, 1979, she suffered a stroke and was hospitalized
until her death on the morning of November 1, 1979.
Selected Achievements
- Assisted
in raising funds for institutions and charities, including Eisenhower
Memorial Hospital in Palm Springs, California
- Often
appeared on the lists for Ten Most Admired Women in America and Best
Dressed
Stroke and Leading Causes of Death
Three Leading Causes of Death |
1979 |
2001 |
Heart
disease |
Heart
disease |
Cancer |
Cancer |
Stroke |
Stroke |
Mrs.
Eisenhower died from a stroke in 1979. At that time, stroke was the third
leading cause of death, claiming the lives of 163,054 people. Stroke has
remained the third leading cause of death, and it is a leading cause of
serious, long-term disability in the United States. In 2000, stroke killed
167,661 people (61% of them women), accounting for about 1 of every 14
deaths. At all ages, more women than men die of stroke. African Americans
are more likely to die of stroke than any other race.
Tips to Reduce Your Risk for Stroke
- Monitor
your blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
http://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/library/fact_sheets.htm*
High blood pressure and cholesterol levels increase the risk of stroke and
heart disease. Adults should have their blood pressure checked regularly
and their cholesterol levels checked at least every five years.
- Be
smoke-free.
http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/how2quit.htm*
To reduce your risk for lung cancer, stroke, heart disease, and
reproductive health problems, don’t smoke or use other tobacco products.
Avoid second-hand smoke, which can also increase risk for these diseases
and conditions.
-
Maintain a healthy weight.
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/*
Overweight and obese individuals are at an increased risk for physical
ailments, including high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, coronary
heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer.
- Get
moving.
http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/*
Thirty minutes of moderate physical activity most days of the week is
recommended.
- Eat
healthy.
http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition*
Watch how much you eat, cut down on saturated fats, and eat plenty of
fruits and vegetables daily.
- See
your health care provider.
Talk with your health care provider if you have a family history of or
risk factors for stroke or heart disease. Seek immediate medical attention
if you experience symptoms of a stroke, including: a sudden numbness or
weakness in the face, arm leg, and/or one side of the body; sudden
confusion, trouble speaking or understanding; sudden changes in vision;
trouble walking; feeling dizzy or difficulty with balance or coordination;
and/or a sudden, severe headache that cannot be easily explained.
Related Links
Biography: Mamie Doud
Eisenhower*
http://www.dwightdeisenhower.com/biomde.html (Non-CDC site)
Cholesterol Fact
Sheet*
http://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/library/fs_cholesterol.htm
Deaths:
Leading Causes for 2001*
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr52/nvsr52_03.pdf
Eliminate
Disparities in Cardiovascular Disease
http://www.cdc.gov/omh/AMH/factsheets/cardio.htm
Heart Disease
and Stroke*
http://www.cdc.gov/washington/overview/heartstk.htm
Heart Disease and Stroke
Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/index.htm
High Blood
Pressure Fact Sheet*
http://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/library/fs_bloodpressure.htm
Know the Signs
and Symptoms of a Stroke*
http://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/library/fs_strokesigns.htm
Mamie Doud Eisenhower*
http://eisenhower.archives.gov/mdebio.htm (Non-CDC site)
Mamie
Geneva Doud Eisenhower*
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/firstladies/me34.html (Non-CDC site)
Overweight and Obesity: Health Consequences*
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/consequences.htm
Preventing Heart
Disease and Stroke: Addressing the Nation’s Leading Killers*
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/aag/aag_cvd.htm
Stroke Fact Sheet*
http://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/library/fs_stroke.htm
Taking Action Against
Secondhand Smoke: An Online Toolkit
http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/ETS_Toolkit/
What Are the Risk Factors of Stroke?*
http://www.strokeassociation.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1060 (Non-CDC
site)
Women
and Smoking: A Report of the Surgeon General
http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/sgr/sgr_forwomen/ataglance.htm
*Used as
a source for this Web page.
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