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Low-income countries bear biggest burden of stroke

theheart.org — “A new analysis of global surveillance data shows that rates of stroke mortality and burden vary between countries, but lower-income countries appear to be most affected. (International Stroke Conference 2009.)View full resource at theheart.org

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theheart.org: trusted cardiology news and opinions

theheart.org — “The latest developments in cardiology and cardiovascular research, including breaking heartwire news and commentary by some of the world's most prominent cardiologists.View full resource at theheart.org

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Are You at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes? - Type 2 Diabetes Center - EverydayHealth.com

everydayhealth.com — “Being too heavy, having high blood pressure, and being inactive are some type 2 diabetes risk factors. Learn about type 2 diabetes at EverydayHealth.com.View full resource at everydayhealth.com

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Progerin may contribute to risk of atherosclerosis: Study

news-medical.net — “Progeria, also known as Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS), is a rare, fatal genetic disease characterized by an appearance of accelerated aging in children. All children with Progeria die of the same heart disease that affects millions of normal aging adults (atherosclerosis), but instead of occurring at 60 or 70 years of age, these children may suffer heart attacks and strokes even before age 10, and the average age of death is 13 years.View full resource at news-medical.net

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