A new study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that majority of Americans will suffer from heart disease at some point of their life. The study also found that just 7.5 percent of Americans are free of risk factors leading to heart disease.
"Our results raise the concern that a worsening cardiovascular risk profile in the population could potentially lead to increases in the incidence and prevalence of cardiovascular disease," said lead researcher Dr. Earl S. Ford. "Potential increases in cardiovascular disease and diabetes could affect the nation's medical costs."
Diet, Lifestyle and Heart Disease
The correlation between diet, lifestyle and heart disease. The importance of balanced diet life style and exercise for controlling heart disease.
The correlation between diet, lifestyle and heart disease. The importance of balanced diet life style and exercise for controlling heart disease.
In 1975 just 4.4 percent of those surveyed had these healthy factors, but the number increased to 10.4 percent in 1994. However it has again fallen to 7.5 percent in 2004.
The detailed report is published in the September 14 online edition of Circulation.
Heart Attack - Overview
Heart attack is the death of the heart muscle due to loss of blood supply. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Other names for heart attack include acute myocardial infarction, coronary thrombosis, and coronary occlusion.
Heart attack is the death of the heart muscle due to loss of blood supply. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Other names for heart attack include acute myocardial infarction, coronary thrombosis, and coronary occlusion.
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Chest pain – Causes – Risk Factors – Symptoms – Diagnosis – Treatment
Ask any one who has experienced intense chest pain and they will vouch for the fact that it was the most frightening experience of their life!
Ask any one who has experienced intense chest pain and they will vouch for the fact that it was the most frightening experience of their life!
What is a heart attack / How to prevent heart attacks
Heart attack is the death of the heart muscle due to loss of blood supply. Simple guidelines to avoid heart attack are listed.
Heart attack is the death of the heart muscle due to loss of blood supply. Simple guidelines to avoid heart attack are listed.
