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Millions Unaware of Heart Risks Beyond the Heart: AHA Warns

American Heart Association reveals millions unaware of heart risks from diabetes & kidney disease. Learn about CKM syndrome, prevention through screening, and new healthcare initiative.

This news matters because cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome represents a silent epidemic affecting millions who remain undiagnosed and unaware of their interconnected health risks. With about half of U.S. adults having high blood pressure, one-third with high cholesterol, over half with prediabetes or diabetes, and one in seven with kidney disease, this issue touches nearly every family. The connection between these conditions means that undiagnosed diabetes or kidney disease significantly increases heart attack and stroke risk, yet most people don't recognize these links. Early screening and intervention could prevent up to 80% of cardiovascular events, making this awareness crucial for public health. The AHA's initiative to improve diagnosis rates and interdisciplinary care could transform how healthcare approaches these interconnected conditions, potentially saving hundreds of thousands of lives through earlier detection and coordinated treatment strategies.