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 in the United States since at least the 1980s, and that's consistent across all genders and ethnicities, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A recent report by the American Heart Association says that 121 million Americans have heart disease.


Now, the AHA is looking to take down this stubborn disease with its 

 campaign. It lays out seven steps to reduce the risk of heart disease.

, medical director of the University of Minnesota Physicians Mill City Clinic, tells MPR host Tom Crann the steps aren't so simple for everyone, especially low-income Americans. 

 To hear what makes up the Simple 7 and why they aren't that simple, click play on the audio player above.

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The American Heart Association has a new campaign to reduce the risk of heath disease, but Dr. Jon Hallberg says the steps aren't so simple for everyone, especially low-income Americans.

Seven 'simple' steps to reduce the risk of heart disease

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Seven 'simple' steps to reduce the risk of heart disease

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