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American Indian and Alaska Native Heart Disease and Stroke Fact Sheet

Internet URL

http://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/library/fs_aian.htm  

Sponsoring Agency

Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion/CDC

Description

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among American Indians and Alaska Natives. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death among American Indians and Alaska Natives. This document discusses heart disease and stroke among American Indians and Alaska Natives, including facts, prevention, and activities by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to reduce the burden of heart disease and stroke.

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Review Date

9/29/2007