Information for Selected Audiences

African Americans

Web Sites and Interactive Web Applications:

• NHLBI Healthy People 2010 African American Gateway

Publications / Fact Sheets/Reports:

• Cardiovascular Health Small Group Discussion In Baltimore City Public Housing
• Report on Research in Coronary Heart Disease in Blacks
• Working with Religious Congregations
• Mobilizing African American Communities to Address Disparities in Cardiovascular Health

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Children/Parents/Teachers

Web Sites and Interactive Web Applications:

• 7 East Kids Page (Cardiology)
• Garfield Star Sleeper Campaign
• Hearts N' Parks
• School Asthma Education Slide Set

Publications / Fact Sheets/Reports:

• 4th Report on High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents
• JumpSTART (Activities to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Grades Three to Five)
• Students with Chronic Illnesses: Guidance for Families, Schools and Students
• NAEPP Resolution on Asthma Management at School
• Asthma and Physical Activity in the School
• Asthma Awareness Curriculum for the Elementary Classroom
• How Asthma-Friendly Is Your School? (¿Su escuela tiene en cuenta a los niños con asma?)
• How Asthma-Friendly Is Your Child-Care Setting? (¿Su guardería infantil tiene en cuenta a los niños con asma?)
• The Sports Guide: NHLBI Planning Guide for Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction Projects at Sporting Events
• JumpSTART (Activities to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Grades Three to Five)
• Awake At the Wheel Materials
• Educating Youth About Sleep and Drowsy Driving
• Drowsy Driving and Automobile Crashes

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Latinos

Web Sites and Interactive Web Applications:

• Charting New Directions for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Control in the Americas: A Joint NHLBI/PAHO Workshop, October 13-15, 2004
• La Actividad Fisica: su CORAZÓN su VIDA--Un Programa Para Promotores De Salud
  (Physical Activity: Your Heart Your Life--A Lay Health Educator's Program)
• NHLBI Healthy People 2010 Latino Gateway
• Latino Cardiovascular Health Resources

Publications / Fact Sheets/Reports:

• Photonovella and CVD Prevention Workbook
• How Asthma Friendly is Your Childcare Setting? (checklist)
• How Asthma-Friendly Is Your School? (checklist)
• Your Heart, Your Life: Picture Cards
• JumpStart Afterschool (Spanish)

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Native Americans/Alaska Natives

Web Sites and Interactive Web Applications:

• NHLBI Healthy People 2010 Native Americans/Alaska Natives Gateway
• Video: The Heart, The Drum

Publications / Fact Sheets/Reports:

• The Strong Heart Study Data Book
• Building Healthy Hearts for American Indians and Alaska Natives: Background Paper

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Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders

Web Sites and Interactive Web Applications:

• NHLBI Healthy People 2010 Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders Gateway

Publications / Fact Sheets/Reports:

• Filipinos Take It to Heart: A How-To Guide for Bringing Heart Health to Your Community
• Cardiovascular Risk in the Cambodian Community
• Cardiovascular Risk in the Filipino Community
• Cardiovascular Risk in the Vietnamese Community
• Addressing Cardiovascular Health in Asian American and Pacific Islanders:  Background Report

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Women

Web Sites and Interactive Web Applications:

• The Heart Truth for Women
• Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy
• Women's Health Initiative

Publications / Fact Sheets/Reports:

• Women's Health and Menopause:  A Comprehensive Approach
• Best Clinical Practices:  Women's Health and Menopause
• Menopause-Related Research

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Topics on this page:

• African Americans
• Children/Parents/Teachers
• Latinos
• Native Americans/Alaska Natives
• Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders
• Women