Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for an estimated 17.9 million deaths each year.

High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes are all major risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

The recommended level of physical activity for adults is at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per week.

The recommended daily intake of fruits and vegetables is at least 5 servings.

The recommended daily intake of saturated fat is less than 10% of total calories.

The recommended daily intake of cholesterol is less than 200 mg.

The recommended daily intake of sodium is less than 2,300 mg.

The recommended daily intake of potassium is at least 4,700 mg.

The recommended daily intake of fiber is at least 25 grams.

The recommended daily intake of water is at least 8 cups.

Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease, affecting over 20 million adults in the United States.

Heart attack is the leading cause of death from heart disease, accounting for over 600,000 deaths each year in the United States.

Ischemic stroke is the most common type of stroke, accounting for over 85% of all strokes.

Stroke is the leading cause of death from stroke, accounting for over 140,000 deaths each year in the United States.

Systolic heart failure is the most common type of heart failure, accounting for over 60% of all cases.