Heart
disease is responsible for one in four of all deaths in
Scotland – yet it can be prevented.
Smoking, unhealthy eating and a lack of physical activity
are the three main causes of heart disease. Have a Heart
Paisley therefore has the challenge of finding ways to
encourage a real and lasting behaviour change in the people
of Paisley and of ensuring that healthier choices are
more acceptable and easier to make.
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| While Paisley has one of the worst heart disease records
in Scotland, in some areas of the town the rate is as
much as 50% higher than the national average. Have a Heart
Paisley is putting specific focus on these areas where
the incidence of heart disease is particularly high, working
with local communities to remove the barriers to a healthier
lifestyle. |
