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2012 - My American Heart - American Heart Association

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STROKE HAS DROPPED<br />

FROM THE NO. 3 TO NO. 4<br />

CAUSE OF DEATH IN AMERICA!<br />

CONGRATULATIONS! DUE IN PART<br />

TO YOUR EFFORTS, STROKE HAS FALLEN TO<br />

THE FOURTH-LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN AMERICA.<br />

THIS IS THE FIRST SUCH DECLINE IN 50 YEARS. DESPITE<br />

THIS GOOD NEWS, THE AHA/ASA HAS MORE WORK<br />

AHEAD BECAUSE MORE PEOPLE THAN EVER<br />

ARE LIVING WITH STROKE.<br />

We must continue to make scientific advancements to reduce deaths, improve<br />

quality of care and educate people about this deadly disease. Thank you for all<br />

you have done and for what you will do in the future.<br />

To help continue your efforts, here are some stroke resources for you and your patients:<br />

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healthcare.html<br />

���Stroke Connection e-Zine strokeassociation.org/strokeconnection<br />

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