Atherosclerosis

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Atherosclerosis is the leading cause of illness and death.

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[Atherosclerosis @Canadian_Stats]

Heart attacks and strokes are responsible for more deaths than all other causes combined.

[Atherosclerosis @Canadian_Stats]

Heart attacks are due to coronary artery disease. This disease is caused by atherosclerosis because it affects the arteries that supply blood to the heart.
Strokes are due to atherosclerosis because it affects the arteries that supply blood to the brain.

[Atherosclerosis @Canadian_Stats]

1 in 5 deaths in Canada are due to atherosclerosis.