African Caribbean
People with an
African Caribbean background are most at risk of having
high blood pressure or a stroke, and amongst the highest risk
for type-2 diabetes of all the ethnic groups in the UK.
Having diabetes or high blood pressure increases your risk of
heart disease.
Julie Martin was absolutely shocked
when she had a heart attack at the age of just 34. She was at home
when she started to experience back pain, felt short of breath and
nauseous.
What can you do to help yourself and your family?
I simply couldn’t believe I’d had a heart attack. But the BHF nurse saw me and then it all made sense.
Find out how you can reduce your risk of
getting cardiovascular disease and and live a healthier
lifestyle.
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