02 Apr, 2009
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), on average 9 out of every 100 adults will die from a heart attack, while another 21 will suffer from a heart attack but survive.
These statistics make worrying reading but the good news is that this situation needn't be a foregone conclusion. The AHA goes on to claim that if these adults took steps to reduce their cholesterol levels, only 5 would die from a heart attack and only 14 would have a heart attack and survive. While cholesterol is a well-known problem the steps you need to take to lower it are simple and, as the AHA report, can be highly effective.