Topic: Adaptation Strategies to Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease (View All Topics in the Plan)

Associated Climate Resilience Actions:
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Consider increasing physical activity to maintain a healthy body weight.

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If you are a smoker, consider quitting to eliminate an important risk factor for heart disease.

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Look for opportunities to enhance “food sovereignty” to return to sustainable food harvesting and replace need for commodity foods.

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Provide opportunities for physical activity.

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Continue or enhance opportunities for fish sharing, including provision of fish for single or pregnant moms and elders.

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Consider improved reporting of heart disease in order to understand the problem & obtain funds to target prevention of these...

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Explore ways to increase healthcare funding to expand access for Tribal members.

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Consider designing and implementing culturally grounded educational materials to further the reach of messages to prevent heart disease and its...

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Consider providing regular healthcare screening for key risk factors of heart disease, including free health clinic days, health fairs through...

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Consider eating more traditional foods when available, particularly fish, as a high quality protein, low fat option with excellent health-protective...

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Consider seeing a health professional regularly when possible (to catch health problems early).