Medical technology makes survival a reality... But what about financial survival?
Heart Attack
- 70,100,000 Americans have one or more types of cardiovascular disease.
- There are 14 million heart attack survivors in the U.S.
- 1.4 million heart attacks occur each year - that's one every 33 seconds.
- Since 1968 death from heart attack has decreased 60%, most people survive.
Cancer
- There are 9.6 million cancer survivors in the U.S.
- 1.3 million new cases of invasive cancer last year.
- More than 63% survive at least 5 years.
Stroke
- About 700,000 Americans will have a stroke this year - that's one every 45 seconds.
- Stroke is our nation's No. 3 killer.
- Stroke is the leading cause of severe, long-term disability.
Modern Medical Advancements Make Survival a Reality
Heart Attack 60% Survival
Stroke 70% Survival
Breast Cancer 87% Survival
Prostate Cancer 98% Survival
