# Coronary Karma Deer Hunting Linked With Heart Disease By Alex Covert | Published 2007-08-20 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dangerous-deer-hunting-nature-fights-back References: [news.yahoo](http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070817/hl_nm/deer_risk_dc) A recent study by Susan Haapaniemi and colleagues at [William Beaumont Hospital](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-hunter-collective) in Royal Oaks, Michigan, shows that there is a link between [deer hunting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-fitter-smart-archery-and-shooting) and [coronary heart disease](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wear-your-heart) or risk factors for heart disease. Huh? Have we stumbled upon a hidden system of universal checks and balances? I don't think so. Of 25 hunters, 17 had heart disease and the rest were overweight, smoked, or had high blood pressure or cholesterol. Shocking! I think the study simply shows that 25 guys who like to shoot things were fat and/or out of shape. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Link Between Deer Hunting and Heart Disease:** Opportunity for health and wellness companies to develop products and services targeted towards hunters to improve heart health and reduce risk factors. - **Universal Checks and Balances in Health:** Potential for research institutions to further investigate the correlation between recreational activities and health risks to better understand the impact on overall well-being. - **Fitness and Lifestyle Among Hunters:** Hunting industry can explore innovative approaches to promote fitness and healthy lifestyles among hunters, including exercise programs and nutritional guidance. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Health and Wellness:** Companies in the health and wellness sector can provide services and products focused on improving heart health and managing risk factors related to heart disease. - **Research and Development:** Research institutions can conduct studies to explore the relationship between recreational activities and health risks, leading to insights into preventive measures and interventions. - **Hunting and Outdoor Recreation:** Hunting industry can adopt disruptive innovations to encourage hunters to adopt healthier lifestyles through fitness programs, dietary guidelines, and outdoor activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Profound Animal Missions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maui-nui-mission.md) - [Heart Health Dark Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kocoatrait-dark-chocolates.md) - [Branded Happiness-Focused Studies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/researchers-from-harvard-university.md) - [Charitable Heart Awareness Donations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-chocolate.md) - [All-Natural Heart Health Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-health-supplements.md) - [Cardiac Risk Screening Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardiac-risk-screening-app.md) - [Scientifically Backed Cholesterol Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cholesterol-supplement.md) - [Cardiovascular Health-Supporting Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardiovascular-health-supporting-supplement.md) - [Functional Heart Health Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/step-one.md)