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social science subjects > health and social care > lifestyle medicine and health > cardiovascular medicine > cardiovascular health, cardiovascular disease, and lifestyle

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cardiovascular health, cardiovascular disease, and lifestyle  

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  • Heart disease is the leading cause of death and morbidity in the United States. Cardiovascular disease (CVD), including stroke, claims more lives than cancer, chronic lower respiratory disease, and accidents combined. [Source: Encyclopedia of Lifestyle Medicine & Health; Cardiovascular Health, Cardiovascular Disease, and Lifestyle]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-W3S1ZDZ9-1

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