Links between Hypertension and Bipolar Disorders

Michigan State University (). “Links between hypertension, bipolar disorders identified.ScienceDaily.

Coping with High Blood Pressure

Mayo Clinic (). “High blood pressure (hypertension): Coping and support.

Depression and Anxiety Linked to Hypertension

Center For The Advancement Of Health (). “Depression And Anxiety Linked To Hypertension.ScienceDaily.

Diet and Weight Management

WebMD (n.d.). “Diet & Weight Management.

Nutrition News

ScienceDaily (n.d.). “Nutrition News.

American Society for Nutrition

American Society for Nutrition.

Want to Quit Smoking?

How to Quit

Source:
Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (). “How to Quit.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Atlanta, GA.

Materials for Smoking Cessation Programs

Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (). “Cessation Materials for State Tobacco Control ProgramsCenters for Disease Control and Prevention. Atlanta, GA.

Facts about Smoking

  • Smoking leads to chronic diseases such as cancer, stroke, lung problems as well as heart disease.
  • Smoking is the leading preventable cause of death.
  • In 2009, 20.6% of all United States adults were smokers.

Source:
Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (). “Smoking & Tobacco Use: Fast Facts.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Atlanta, GA.

Health Disparities and Tobacco Use

American Indians and Alaska Natives are the group with the highest prevalence of tobacco users followed by African American and Southeast Asian men. The groups with the lowest prevalence of smoking are Asian American and Hispanic women.

This difference in the prevalence of smokers among each ethnic group can be attributed to many factors including: socioeconomic status, cultural factors, stress, advertising that is more often target to certain populations, as well as an individual’s community tobacco control initiatives.

Source:
Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (). “Highlights: At A Glance.Surgeon General’s Report: Tobacco Use Among U.S. Racial/Ethnic Minority Groups Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.