Why Research Matters Research is the starting point for all medical progress. Heart disease and stroke still afflict our families and friends in epidemic proportions. As the baby boomers age, the number of Americans suffering from these devastating diseases will increase substantially. Heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases remain the No. 1 killer of Americans and a major cause of permanent disability.
Despite the enormous costs and burden these diseases place on our country, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) continues to invest just 7 percent of its budget on heart disease research, and a mere 1 percent of its budget on stroke research. NIH research provides cutting-edge treatment and prevention strategies. Some exciting recent heart disease and stroke news:
Contact your elected leaders and urge them to save lives by investing in heart disease and stroke research. |
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