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The American Pharmacists Association is the largest association of pharmacists in the United States advancing the entire pharmacy profession.

Membership: Pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists, student pharmacists and pharmacy technicians

Governance: 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization, governed by a 15-member Board of Trustees. Its House of Delegates (411 members plus alternates) meets annually to determine overall policy.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Founded: October 6, 1852 in Philadelphia, PA

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Taneishia Bundy
APhA Media Relations
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Leadership

Michael D. Hogue, PharmD, FAPhA, FNA
Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer
Board of Trustees
Senior Staff

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13May2021

Obesity in adolescence linked to increased risk of stroke

New research from the American Heart Association (AHA) shows that even after accounting for type 2 diabetes, adolescents with a higher BMI are at a significantly increased risk of first ischemic stroke.

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