Cardiovascular Disease Program

Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) continues to be the number one cause of death in the City of Bethlehem, as in the state and the nation. A survey conducted in South Bethlehem has shown that residents, especially the lower income minority groups, are prone to many of the typical risk factors associated with CHD, including family history, gender, hypertension, cholesterol levels, diabetes, obesity, physical inactivity and tobacco usage. Increased physical activity reduces the risk of CHD, to that end, the Health Bureau sponsors Corporate and Community-wide walking programs in addition to the educational programs.