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SOPHE Celebrates American Heart Month

Heart disease kills an estimated 630,000 Americans each year. It's the leading cause of death for both men and women. To prevent heart disease and increase awareness of its affects, SOPHE is proudly participating in American Heart Month. In recognition of American Heart Month, SOPHE is pleased to provide links to the latest research and practice in this area from our two premier reviewed journals, Health Promotion Practice and Health Education & Behavior. 

Health Education & Behavior

• Avoidance Denial Versus Optimistic Denial in Reaction to the Threat of Future Cardiovascular Disease, January 2012

• Mediation and Moderation of the Association Between Cynical Hostility and Systolic Blood Pressure in Low-Income Women, December 2011

• A Path Analysis of a Randomized Promotora de Salud Cardiovascular Disease-Prevention Trial Among, June 2011

Health Promotion Practice

• A Community-Based Participatory Planning Process and Multilevel Intervention Design: Toward Eliminating Cardiovascular Health Inequities, August 2011

• Using Photovoice to Understand Cardiovascular Health Awareness in Asian Elders, November 2010

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

February is American Heart Month and it’s a great time for us to share the latest research and information about heart disease and stroke prevention. The newest edition of CDC Vital Signs focuses on excessive sodium in the American diet and the top 10 types of foods most responsible for it.  To view the report and related materials, visit: www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns.