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Improving Cardiovascular Health in African Americans
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; Office of Research on Minority Health, 1997

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Information Center
P.O. Box 30105
Bethesda, MD 20824-0105

PHONE (301) 592-8573
FAX (301) 592-8563
WEB This set of booklets: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/other/chdblack/index.htm Related information: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/index.htm

See publication numbers below; can be downloaded for free or ordered in booklet form.

These seven booklets explain how to reduce your chances of getting heart disease by changing your lifestyle. Designed with African American artwork, the booklets are colorful and written in very simple language with clear pictures and lots of white space. There are bulleted lists, charts, and some sections where you check off what you will do to take action. Each booklet is seven pages long.

	Title	Publication Number
	Empower Yourself! Learn Your Cholesterol Number	96-4063
	Be Heart Smart! Eat Foods Lower in Saturated Fats and Cholesterol	96-4064
	Protect Your Heart! Prevent High Blood Pressure	96-4062
	Spice Up Your Life! Eat Less Salt and Sodium	96-4060
	Embrace Your Health! Lose Weight if You Are Overweight	96-4063
	Refresh Yourself! Stop Smoking	96-4065
	Energize Yourself! Stay Physically Active	96-4059

KEYWORDS: African Americans, Cardiovascular Disease, Exercise, Nutrition, Tobacco Education

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