AHA Prevention Policy Statement - Health Care Cost

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Uploaded by on Jul 21, 2011

American Heart Association president Gordon Tomaselli, M.D. says a strong investment in prevention will save both lives and money in the long-term.

The Value of Prevention
Cardiovascular disease is the leading killer of Americans and create massive strains on our economy. Direct and indirect medical care costs for these diseases reached almost $450 billion in 2010 and are projected to exceed $1 trillion a year by 2030. However, research indicates prevention can also actually save money while saving lives.

For more information, visit www.heart.org/preventingCVD.

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