The Role of Primary Care in Achieving Life's Essential 8

Published: November 13, 2024

female doctor listening to senior woman's heart in exam room
  • Life’s Essential 8 includes four health behaviors (diet, physical activity, nicotine exposure, sleep) and four health factors (body mass index, blood lipids, blood glucose, blood pressure) critical for cardiovascular health.
  • Effective primary care involves a team of health care professionals, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and behavioral health experts, working together to support patients.
  • Primary care is positioned to help people achieve LE8 through person-centered, team-based, and community-aligned care, addressing health and wellness needs across settings.
 

Video: The Role of Primary Care in Achieving Life’s Essential 8

Madeline R. Sterling, MD, MPH, MS, FAHA and Jeremy Sussman, MD, MPH, MS discuss scientific statement on the pivotal role of primary care in cardiovascular health and how primary care can help achieve Life's Essential 8—a set of critical health behaviors and factors essential for good cardiovascular health.