Every 30 seconds someone dies from heart disease in America
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, killing more people each year than all other disease, accidents, murders and
wars combined.
The majority of first heart attacks occurs between the ages of 40-50 for both men and women.
Approximately 30% of first heart attacks are fatal
Nearly 61 million Americans suffered from cardiovascular disease in 1998, the last year for which the American Heart
Association reported disease statistics.
The AHA estimates that total direct and indirect costs of cardiovascular disease and stroke will be $298 billion in
2021 - with nearly 40 percent of these costs due to lost productivity.
At $26.6 billion in 2000, spending on heart health products represents one of the largest
health care products markets, according to complied data by Nutrition Business Journal
In 2000, cardiovascular drugs contributed $25.3 billion to U.S. drug industry sales.
Heart health supplements amounted to $745 million in 2000.
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