Heart Disease

Heart Health and You: Tips for Avoiding the #1 Killer

Heart Health and You: Tips for Avoiding the #1 Killer

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally. In 2015, an estimated 17.7 million people died from a heart-related problem-- that's 31 percent of the total deaths that year. It's not just the United States, either. Over 75 percent of cardiovascular disease-related deaths take place in low- and middle-income countries.