Heart Disease

In 2019, chronic lower respiratory disease was the third leading cause of death in Charlotte County, FL behind cancer and cardiovascular disease making up 5.64% of total deaths.

Several lifestyle choices can help protect your heart and brain health. These include the following:

• Avoid breathing secondhand smoke.
• Eat fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Eat low-fat, low-salt foods most of the time.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Exercise regularly.
• Limit alcohol use.
• Control other health conditions (such as diabetes).