Alzheimer Disease

New Survey Shows African-Americans Are Concerned With Heart Health but Unaware of Link to Brain Health

Published in Cardiovascular Business Week, February 26th, 2008

A recent survey commissioned by the Alzheimer's Association and the American Heart Association found that, among African-Americans, two out of three (61 percent) expressed concern about developing heart disease, and two out of five (40 percent) expressed concern about developing Alzheimer's. However, only about one in 20 (6 percent) are aware that heart health is linked to brain health.

February is Black History Month and American Heart Month, so the Alzheimer's Association is teaming up with the American Heart Association. Their goal is to educate African-Americans that by managing their cardiovascular risk, they may also strengthen their cognitive health. This...

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Source: Cardiovascular Business Week (2008-02-26)

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