Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., and Alabama’s leading cause of death matches that. Tune in to News 4 at 5 on WTVY and News 4 at 6:30 on WRGX to catch this story. READ MORE
“I am blessed and thankful I am able to be here,” Sandra Galloway, BSRT-RRT, Pulmonary Rehab Coordinator, said.
“By working in this department I have learned about the importance of a healthy lifestyle, but never thought I would be the patient,” Galloway said. Dr. Karen Landers with the Alabama Department of Public Health said the state ranks high in risk factors for heart disease like hypertension, high cholesterol, and tobacco use.
“It’s really a contributor because then you get the diabetes, the hypertension, strokes, it’s all interconnected in one form or fashion,” Dr. Centafont said.“Something that I think we need to realize is in the last three years everyone in Alabama has been under a lot of stress,” Dr. Lander said. “Everyone in Alabama has likely adopted a few habits here or there to reduce their stress, and they have not necessarily been healthy habits.
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