and was responsible for 37.6 deaths per 100,000 individuals in the U.S. It is also the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. The effect of consuming fish two–three times per week on cerebrovascular disease-associated brain markers was similar in magnitude to the effect of high blood pressure, which was associated with increased vascular brain damage.Ĭerebrovascular disease, or vascular brain disease, refers to multiple conditions that affect the blood vessels and blood circulation in the brain, such as stroke and vascular malformation.Ĭerebrovascular disease is the second leading cause of death in the world.
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