According to the
American Heart Association (2004 Heart & Stroke
Statistical Update):Every 26
seconds an American will suffer a coronary event.
On average, someone in the U.S.
suffers a stroke every 45 seconds.
In the U.S. 77% of heart transplant
patients are male; 19% are ages 35-49; and 50% are ages
50-64.
Heart disease, cancer, and stroke are
the three leading causes of death.
