Know Your Numbers
A Cardiovascular Disease Screening EventIntroduction
A Know Your Numbers Cardiovascular (Heart) Disease Screening Event is a community health initiative designed to raise awareness about heart health and encourage early detection of cardiovascular risk factors. In Cayman, these events are run by the Cayman Heart Foundation (CHF).
CHF can organise a ‘Know Your Numbers’ Cardiovascular Disease Screening Event for your church or community in Cayman. A CHF ‘Know Your Numbers’ event is free of charge (although we always welcome donations). In addition to screenings, we provide educational resources to help participants to understand their heart health status and take preventive action.
Our goal is to empower individuals with the knowledge and tools to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease through early detection, lifestyle changes, and medical interventions when necessary.
Key Features of an Event
Discover more below about what a ‘Know Your Numbers’ Screening Event can include.
HE Governor Jane Owen receives a health screening during her visit to CHF in 2024
Health Screenings:
- Blood pressure measurement
- Cholesterol check (HDL, LDL, and total cholesterol)
- Blood glucose testing (for diabetes risk assessment)
- Body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference
Risk Assessments & Counselling:
- Cardiovascular risk score calculations
- Advice on lifestyle adjustments
- One-on-one consultations with healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, or health educators)
Educational Sessions:
- Understanding the importance of “knowing your numbers”
- Heart disease prevention strategies (healthy eating, physical activity, and stress management)
- Medication management and adherence
Community Engagement
With your help we can include:
- Participation from local healthcare providers, hospitals, and wellness organizations in Cayman such as dietician or exercise coach
- Referrals and signposting for those most at risk
- Interactive Q&A sessions and demonstrations (e.g., healthy cooking demos, exercise tips)
Who are Know your Numbers events for?
- Adults of all ages
- Individuals with existing risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, or smoking
- Anyone interested in taking proactive steps toward better heart health
- We are happy to do BMI and blood pressure measurements on children 5 years and older
