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Purple Steps (60-seconds)

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Boy:  Gram, can we go? Shopping is bor-ring.

Gram:  Hang on...

Boy:  Hey, what are those purple footsteps?

Gram:  I don't know, let's follow them.

Boy:  This one says P-A-D.  What's P-A-D ?

Gram:  Mmm...

Boy:  It stands for Peri...

Gram:  Peripheral Arterial Disease.  It says that it's clogged arteries in your legs.

Boy:  Do you have P-A-D, Gram?

Gram:  I don't know.

Boy:  This one says P-A-D slows you down.  You're pretty slow, Gram.

Gram:  Thanks.

Boy:  ...and people over 50 get it.  You're even older than THAT!

Gram:  Watch it!

Boy:  You COULD have P-A-D.

Gram:  You know, you're right.  I'll ask my doctor about it.  Now...can we GO?

Boy:  Yeah!

Announcer:  P-A-D raises the risk of heart attack and stroke, especially if you're over 50, smoke, or have diabetes or heart disease.  Follow the purple footsteps at www dot ABOUT P-A-D dot org to learn more.  That's ABOUT P-A-D dot org.

A MESSAGE FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND THE NATIONAL HEART, LUNG, AND BLOOD INSTITUTE.