18 Feb The Green Secret : Cardiovascular Disease

In 2005, the total number of cardiovascular disease deaths (mainly coronary heart disease, stroke, and rheumatic heart disease) increased globally to 17.5 million. Of these, 9.6 million were attributed to coronary heart disease and 7.9 million to stroke. More than 80% of the deaths occurred in low and middle income countries. According to the World Health Organization, these deaths worldwide are attributable to low fruit and vegetable consumption....