Disease Statistics by Race
Demographic Profiles by Race
Although an American has a heart attack every 40 seconds, the American Heart Association states that 80% of heart disease cases are preventable.
The World Health Organization affirms that as much as 50% of all cancer cases are entirely avoidable.
The American College of Cardiology asserts that 90% of stroke risk is due to modifiable risk factors.
Obesity increases the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes by nearly 30% and by more than 100%, respectively.