In a recent study published in the journal Circulation , researchers forecasted the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors and clinical events in the United States (U.S.) through 2050 and assessed the impact by age, race, and ethnicity using national health survey data.
Study: Forecasting the Burden of Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke in the United States Through 2050—Prevalence of Risk Factors and Disease: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association . Image Credit: Lightspring / Shutterstock In 2020, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and stroke affected 9.9% of U.
S. adults over 20, impacting 28.6 million individuals.
As leading causes of death, they result in significant morbidity, impaired quality of life, and high costs. Recent trends indicate a reversal in progress against CVD-related morbidity and mortality, with worsening factors like hypertension and obesity exacerbated by racial and socioeconomic disparities. An aging, diversifying population necessitates innovative strategies and detailed data projections for effective healthcare planning and interventions.
Further research is essential to address the rising prevalence and disparities in cardiovascular disease and stroke. In the present study, researchers estimated the prevalence of adverse levels of American Heart Association’s (AHA) Life’s Essential 8, including hypertension, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, suboptimal sleep, physical activity, obesity, smoking, and diet. They also assessed coro.
