Heart Disease Facts
- Cardiovascular diseases—including heart disease is the leading causes of death for both men and women in the United States
- An estimated 1 in 3 U.S. adults have high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease
- Researchers estimate that a 10% decrease in total blood cholesterol levels among the U.S. population would lead to a 30% decrease in the nation’s heart disease rate
- Knowing the signs and symptoms of a heart attack or stroke, calling 911 immediately, and getting to a hospital right away will increase a person’s chances of surviving a heart attack
