African-American adults are less likely to be diagnosed with coronary heart disease, but they are more likely to die from heart disease. Knowing what steps can be taken by patients, providers and the community to improve the quality of cardiac care for all American is critical to an effective and efficient health care system.

Americans experience loss of bowel control (fecal incontinence). It affects people of all ages, and can be devastating to a person's self esteem and family life. Knowing what treatments are available can improve bowel control and makes incontinence easier to manage.