None
American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association is a nonprofit voluntary health agency funded by private contributions. The AHA are dedicated to the reduction of death and disability from cardiovascular diseases like heart diseases and stroke.
The association is one of the world's largest voluntary health organizations with about 2,200 community organizations in all states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. More than 3.7 million people volunteer with the American Heart Association to fight cardiovascular diseases, the nation's number one killer and a leading cause of disability. Preventing heart disease and stroke is the first priority of the American Heart Association. Public education programs to inform people on how to reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke is another priority. Medical education seminars and meetings are sponsored throughout the year, as well as:
