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The Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe of Nevada has joined the national WiseWoman wellness program for women.

The WiseWoman program is an initiative of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a tool to screen the cardiovascular health of women and identify lifestyle changes that might improve their health.

Since the program started in January, eight tribal women have taken part. They have started to add walking and exercise to their daily routines and have made changes to their diet.

Native women suffer from high rates of cardiovascular disease and heart disease death, according to the CDC and the Indian Health Service. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Native men and women, the two agencies reported last week.

Get the Story:
Wellness program producing WiseWomen at Fallon tribe (The Lahontan Valley News 5/27)

Relevant Links:
Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe - http://www.fpst.org
WiseWoman - http://www.cdc.gov/wisewoman

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