WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death,
globally. In the United States,
every 33 seconds someone dies of heart disease, making it the
number one cause of death among American adults. This is why one
day each year, September 29, is
devoted to raising awareness about cardiovascular disease: World
Heart Day. This World Heart Day, together, the National Forum for
Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention and AstraZeneca will bring
attention to the importance of cholesterol management and
cardiovascular disease.
High cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease. Did you
know?
- High cholesterol usually has no symptoms, so you may not know
that your cholesterol is too high for you
- Seventy-one million American adults (34%) have levels of LDL-C
(bad cholesterol) that are too high for them
- Of the 71 million American adults with LDL-C levels too high
for them, only one in three has their condition under control
Social media users worldwide are encouraged to join our
Thunderclap to raise awareness of cholesterol health this year on
World Heart Day.
To view multimedia content associated with cholesterol awareness
and more information about the World Heart Day Thunderclap, visit:
www.makeyourmoveacrossamerica.com.
Media Inquiries US:
Blake Swagler
1-302-885-7030
Blake.Swagler@AstraZeneca.com
3169001 Last Updated 9/15
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