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Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics — 2009 Update
The American Heart Association works with government agencies to derive our annual statistics for cardiovascular diseases, including coronary heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure. Also includes data on risk factors, nutrition, quality of care, medical procedures and economic cost. more

Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics — 2008 Update (At-a-Glance Version)
This abridged version (40 pages) of the 2008 Statistical Update provides a quick overview of the latest statistics relating to cardiovascular disease, risk factors, quality of care and other topics. more

Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics — 2009 Update (All Charts)
This PowerPoint presentation includes the charts in the current edition. more

Statistical Fact Sheets
The following statistical information shows the effect of heart disease on people from various backgrounds. The information is also broken down according to key risk factors and other relevant topics. more
imageHeart Facts: Latino/Hispanic Americans
This two-sided sheet contains basic facts on heart disease for Spanish-speaking Latino/Hispanic Americans on side one and facts for English-speaking Latino/Hispanic Americans on side two. more
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American Heart Association brochures cover a wide range of cardiovascular health and stroke topics. Order up to 10 different brochures free by visiting our consumer/patient education materials section.
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