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Obesity as a Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor and BLS Kansas City Classes

There are many negative health consequences attached with being overweight or obese. There has been a significant rise in obesity in America over recent decades. The health risks associated with obesity include an overall increased risk of death from all causes, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, osteoarthritis, and mental illness. About 36 percent of American adults are obese — more than 1 in 3. Globally, more than 1 in 10 humans are obese. Heart disease can cause serious and life-threatening cardiac emergencies like a cardiac arrest or heart attack. A patient involved in a cardiac emergency would require immediate treatment for survival. The most appropriate out-of-hospital treatment in this regard is proper application of the life-saving CPR procedures. The techniques comprise chest compressions and rescue breaths. Select an accredited training center for acquiring training such as the AHA certified CPR Kansas City. Both theoretical and practical training