The Burden of Heart Disease is Higher in African Americans

The average lifespan for African Americans is significantly shorter than for whites, mostly due to heart disease and stroke, according to an American Heart Association Scientific Statement based on a review of nearly 300 scientific studies.

The Burden of Heart Disease is Higher in African Americans American Heart Association—The average lifespan for African Americans is significantly shorter than for whites, mostly due to heart disease and stroke, according to an American Heart Association Scientific Statement based on a review of nearly 300 scientific studies. Read More →

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