American Heart Association president Gordon Tomaselli, M.D. discusses the importance of improving health through population-based environmental and policy changes that make it easier and cost effective to follow a healthy lifestyle.
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.
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