Category: cardiovascular disease
Prescription Cholesterol-lowering Medication Use in Adults Aged 40 and Over: United States, 2003–2012
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Nearly one in three Americans dies of heart disease or stroke. Elevated blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for CVD, and statin therapy has been strongly associated with a reduced risk of atherosclerotic CVD. The national cholesterol treatment guidelines Read More >
Posted on byNut Consumption Among U.S. Adults, 2009–2010
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans encourage the consumption of nutrient-dense foods such as nuts and seeds. Nut consumption has been associated with improved nutrient intake and diet quality and improved health outcomes, including those related to cardiovascular disease. An NCHS report examines the percentage of U.S. adults who consumed nuts on a given day, using Read More >
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