Background: The American Heart Association, in conjunction with the National Institutes of
Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and
cardiovascular risk factors, including core health behaviors (smoking, physical activity, diet,
and weight) and health factors (cholesterol, blood pressure, and glucose control) that
contribute to cardiovascular health. The Statistical Update presents the latest data on a
range of major clinical heart and circulatory disease conditions (including stroke, congenital …

Background: The American Heart Association, in conjunction with the National Institutes of
Health, annually reports on the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke,
and cardiovascular risk factors, including core health behaviors (smoking, physical activity,
diet, and weight) and health factors (cholesterol, blood pressure, and glucose control) that
contribute to cardiovascular health. The Statistical Update presents the latest data on a
range of major clinical heart and circulatory disease conditions (including stroke, congenital …