CHINESE RESOURCES     中文(繁體)        食譜 The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada recognizes that individual and social risk factors affect the life-long heart health of Canadians. We are providing the following translated resources to help Chinese Canadians understand the risk factors for and warning signs of heart disease and stroke.

Sing for Your Heart Gala Saturday May 26th, 2012 Hilton Suites, Markham In its 23rd year raising funds for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario Sing for Your Heart is a glamorous black tie fundraising gala which embraces musical talents, a delicious dinner, spectacular prizes and auction items. This annual gala is the biggest fundraising event organized by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario’s Chinese Canadian Council. For more information please visit www.singforyourheart.ca or email singforyourheart@hsf.on.ca

Please see our full English and French sections for further resources.

Heart and Stroke Foundation Resources

Brochures

Living with Heart Failure
Heart failure is a serious condition. However, with lifestyle changes and available treatment options, you can manage your condition and return to a full and normal life.  Learn about heart failure so that you can work with your healthcare team and get support from your family.

Taking Control: Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke
This brochure covers the risk factors for heart disease and stroke (1-2 pages for each risk factor), warning signs for heart attack and stroke, as well as the importance of being trained in CPR/AED.

Chinese (Traditional Chinese version) (PDF, 826 KB)
English 
French 

The Heart and Stroke Foundation thanks AstraZeneca for providing the funds to make the development of this resource possible*.

* This booklet has been independently researched, written and reviewed by the Heart and Stroke Foundation and is based on scientific evidence. Acceptance of financial support by the Heart and Stroke Foundation does not constitute an endorsement. 

Living with cholesterol: Cholesterol and healthy living
Know and control your cholesterol levels. If you have been diagnosed with, or are at increased risk for high blood cholesterol, this resource will help you manage it.

Adopting a healthy lifestyle is an important first step toward achieving and maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. In this booklet, we’ll outline lifestyle changes that can help you manage your cholesterol levels and lower your risk of cardiovascular disease.

Chinese (Traditional Chinese version) (PDF, 4,027KB)
English (PDF, 854 KB).
French (PDF, 1,854 KB) 

Get Your Blood Pressure Under Control
Do you know your numbers?

Almost half of people with high blood pressure do not know they have it. High blood pressure is often referred to as the “silent killer” because there are usually no symptoms. High blood pressure can double or even triple your risk of heart disease or stroke and increase your risk of kidney disease. Whether you are young or old, male or female, have your blood pressure checked by a healthcare professional at least once every two years.

Know and control your blood pressure. If you have been diagnosed with, or are at increased risk for, high blood pressure (hypertension) then this resource will help you manage it.

Chinese (Traditional Chinese version) (PDF, 952KB]
English (PDF,968KB) 
French (PDF, 873 KB)

Heartbeat News
Heartbeat is a Chinese Newsletter published by the Chinese Canadian Council of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. To view and download PDF copies of this newsletter click here.

Public Service Announcements
The following television and radio Public Service Announcements (PSAs) address the largest concerns affecting the heart health of the Chinese communities. Available in Cantonese and Mandarin, the PSA topics are Nutrition, CPR, High Blood Pressure and Healthy Active Kids.

Watch the videos:
Cantonese versions
Mandarin versions

Listen to the radio PSAs
Cantonese versions:
CPR (mp3)
Nutrition (mp3)
High Blood Pressure (mp3)
Healthy Active Kids (mp3)

Mandarin versions:
CPR (mp3)
Nutrition (mp3)
High Blood Pressure (mp3)
Healthy Active Kids (mp3)

Videos

2010 Chinese Symposium video
Video clips from the 2010 Chinese Heart Health Information Forum are now available for viewing in Cantonese and Mandarin. Doctors and healthcare professionals share the latest information on topics such as how to lower sodium intake in the Chinese diet, Arrhythmia among Chinese patient and the stroke management.

Watch the Video:
English
Cantonese
Mandarin

2009 Chinese Symposium video
Video clips from the 2009 Chinese Heart Health Information Forum are now available for viewing in Cantonese and Mandarin. Doctors and healthcare professionals share the latest information on topics such as the prevention of heart diseases and stroke, rehab resources and healthy living tips

Watch the Video:
English
Cantonese
Mandarin

The Taking Control video covers the risk factors and warning signs for heart disease and stroke. This video covers the importance of healthy eating, physical activity and being smoke free to prevent heart disease and stroke. The video is 15 minutes in length.

Watch the Video:
Cantonese Version
Mandarin Version
English Version (dubbed)

The Warning Signs of Stroke video covers the 5 signs of stroke and how to respond. The video is 30 seconds in length.

Watch the Video:
Cantonese Version
Mandarin Version

External Links*

Canadian Cancer Society
This web site includes information on healthy eating and quitting smoking in Chinese.

English
French

Health Canada - Canada’s Food Guide
Learning more about Canada's Food Guide will help you and your family know how much food you need, what types of foods are better for you, and the importance of physical activity in your day – translated into Simplified Chinese text.

English
French

Ministry of Health, Ontario – Diabetes Fact Sheets
A series of type-2 diabetes fact sheets with Information on physical activity, healthy eating, health weight, cholesterol and other issues in Simplified and Traditional Chinese text.

English
French

Smoke Free Ontario – Quit You Have It in You!
Provides Quit information in Simplified and Traditional Chinese text.

English
French

Toronto Public Health - TransFat Fact Sheets
Two fact sheets developed by Toronto Public Health and Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, covering 5 Things You Should Know about TF and 5 Ways to Avoid it, produced in Simplified and Traditional Chinese.

English
French

Toronto West Stroke Network – Dysphagia Booklet
A Patient and Family Education Pamphlets on Swallowing Problems after Stroke: What You Need to Know and How to Help, produced in Traditional Chinese Text.

English
French

* The following links are provided as quality sources of information. The Heart and Stroke Foundation is not responsible for the contents of any linked Web site, or any changes or updates to such web sites. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement.

Last reviewed March 2011.