You can’t fight what you don’t know. That’s why getting the word out is so important.
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Fighting atherosclerosis is our mission.
Us Against Athero is a campaign sponsored by AstraZeneca to increase our nation’s awareness of atherosclerosis with hopes that all Americans will take steps to take care of their arteries. Through education and valuable information, we support people in becoming advocates for their own health and for the health of others.
In a world where so many just causes are being championed, why are we asking you to care about athero?
Consider the facts:
In 2004, 452,300 people died from coronary heart disease (CHD) and 150,100 died from stroke in the United States — more than all cancers combined.
CHD and stroke are consequences of atherosclerosis.
Other consequences of athero include peripheral arterial disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, even erectile dysfunction (ED). In fact, athero is the primary cause in 40% of men with ED over the age of 50.
High cholesterol is a major risk factor that fuels the progression of atherosclerosis.
In 2005, almost 80 million Americans were told they had cholesterol levels that were either above normal or high.
We care because atherosclerosis affects so many of us and so many do not know.
We care because for many people atherosclerosis is in large part a result of their diets high in saturated fats, cigarette smoking, and obesity.
We care because for most people atherosclerosis may be treated.
If we can become informed and help spread the word about this disease, together we can make a difference.
Take the next step and join us in the fight against atherosclerosis. After all, without you, there’s no us.
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