Effects of caloric restriction on cardiovascular aging in non-human primates and humans
C Cruzen, RJ Colman - Clinics in geriatric medicine, 2009 - geriatric.theclinics.com
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, 1 and has been for nearly a
century, 2 while stroke is the number three cause of death. 3 Approximately 80 million, or
one in three American adults have some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD). In 2004, one
of every 2.8 deaths in the United States was attributable to CVD. 1 CVD claims more lives
each year than cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases, accidents, and diabetes mellitus
combined. 4 As the population ages and the epidemic of obesity continues, the number of …
century, 2 while stroke is the number three cause of death. 3 Approximately 80 million, or
one in three American adults have some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD). In 2004, one
of every 2.8 deaths in the United States was attributable to CVD. 1 CVD claims more lives
each year than cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases, accidents, and diabetes mellitus
combined. 4 As the population ages and the epidemic of obesity continues, the number of …