HeartSmarts in Haiti

  Congratulations to HeartSmarts ambassadors Jean Guichard Francois  and Nicole Conze  for completing a successful HeartSmarts class in  Haiti! Chronic illness  is on the rise in developing countries like  Haiti as people adopt more  of an American diet and lifestyle.  Therefore, programs like HeartSmarts  are needed to provide health  education to individuals living in these  countries. Through this class,  participants have stopped eating pork,  hot dogs, and imported   chicken, and are now consuming more fresh foods that are grown by local   farmers. Students have been sharing the information they have learned   regarding cardiovascular health with their parents and teachers, which   has led to additional changes in their communities. With rates of   diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and obesity on the  rise  in developing countries it is important to continue to spread the   message about making healthy lifestyle choices.