In news from the CDC today, heart disease remains the No. 1 killer of all Americans, and stroke remains No. 5. You can read more here.
http://blog.heart.org/heart-disease-death-rate-continues-to-drop/

Our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been fighting heart disease and stroke, striving to save and improve lives. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer worldwide, and stroke ranks second globally. Even when those conditions don’t result in death, they cause disability and diminish quality of life. We want to see a world free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.