In This Age Od True Crime Heart Disease Is Still A Killer Dr Andrea Phillips

Heart disease continues to be one of the leading causes of death in the United States, yet millions remain unaware of their personal risk, not due to apathy, but because they’ve never been taught what to look for. A recent survey from the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) found that 40% of respondents didn’t know that there are two types of cholesterol, one “good” and one “bad.” This lack of education is putting lives at risk, especially in cardiology deserts, where access to care is limited. In fact, 44% of counties in the Southeastern U.S. have little or no access to a cardiologist.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.