Traditional Native American clothing
Native-CHART

Information for our Communities

FACTS ABOUT HEART DISEASE

American Indian/Alaska Natives & Cardiovascular Diseases
American Heart Association
2016 statistics on cardiovascular diseases in American Indians and Alaska Natives

Native-CHART Heart Disease Brochure
Native-Controlling Hypertension And Risk Through Technology
A brochure developed by Native-CHART with information about Heart Disease

Strong Heart Study Hypertension Brochure
Strong Heart Study
A brochure developed by the Strong Heart Study with information on Hypertension

Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease
Strong Heart Study
A brochure developed by the Strong Heart Study with information on Hypertension

Understanding Blood Fats
Strong Heart Study
A brochure developed by the Strong Heart Study with information on understanding blood fats

HEART DISEASE PREVENTION

Your Choice for Change – Honoring the Gift of Heart Health for American Indians
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Provides information about heart disease risks and prevention

Heart Health
Indian Health Service
Tips for maintaining and improving your heart health

Keeping Your Heart Healthy
Indian Health Service
Information sheet with ways to maintain heart health and prevent disease

From Heart Problems to Heart Health
Indian Health Service
Tips for heart disease prevention and how to recognize symptoms of heart disease or a heart attack

What Wise Women Know
Indian Health Service
An article about how to care for your health and heart. Includes a questions and answers section about heart disease in women

HEART HEALTH TOOLKIT

Honoring Traditions with the Heart in Mind — Heart Healthy American Indian Recipes
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
A booklet of healthy, traditional American Indian recipes

Risk Calculators
Strong Heart Study
Calculators to estimate your risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension