The American Heart Association “American-Heart-Month”

1- Heart disease
is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S.  Each
year, about 700,000 people in the U.S. die of heart disease.

2 – Of the 2.4 million American deaths each year, more than 36% die from heart-related illnesses, compared to 23%  deaths from cancer.

3 – Stroke is the 3rd leading cause of death, killing about 150,000 people a year.

4 – An estimated 80 million Americans in the U.S. have some form of cardiovascular disease.

5 – In 2007, the total cost for heart-related medical care and disability
in the United States, was estimated to be $431.8 billion.

6 – Every year since 1963, Congress has required the president to proclaim February “American Heart Month“.

7 – This proclamation for February is “American Heart Month“, not “Heart Month” or “National Heart Month” as commonly used.

Types Of Cardiovascular Disease or Heart Disease

Heart Disease or Cardiovascular Disease, are general terms used to
cover a long list of conditions related to the function of the heart.

Types of cardiovascular disease or heart health problems, include Coronary Artery Disease, Stroke, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, and Aneurysm, among others. Hypertension or high blood pressure, high C-Reactive Protein heart disease test results and high cholesterol, are early symptoms monitored and treated by your doctor.

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Sources:
American Heart Association, 2008 Heart Facts.
CVS/Pharmacy

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