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The latest federal statistics show more progress in the fight against heart disease and stroke, the No. 1 and No. 4
causes of death in America. Here’s a look at the latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
H E A RT D IS E AS E AND S T R O KE D EATHS
Heart Disease
(Death rates are the number of deaths per 100,000 people)
Stroke
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
T H E F I GH T AGAINS T H E ART D ISEASE AN D STROKE
Experts attribute many factors to the decline in deaths over the years, including:
Improved diagnosis and treatments
for patients
Laws creating
healthier environments
Fewer people smoking, and lower blood
Increased awareness
pressure and total cholesterol levels
about healthy living
Scientific research and medical
Better emergency care
Advances
2012