Retrospective analysis shows declining leukemia and ischemic heart disease mortality rates in U.S. adults, highlighting significant health disparities.
Key Points
Mortality from combined leukemia and ischemic heart disease decreased from an age-adjusted rate of 1.39 to 1.09 per 100,000 between 1999 and 2020, showing a significant decline.
A significant drop in mortality was noted from 1999 to 2018, with an annual percent change of -2.1894%, indicating successful public health interventions or changes.
The analysis utilized death certificate data from the CDC-WONDER database, employing JoinPoint analysis to estimate annual and average percent changes in mortality rates.
The findings underscore existing health disparities, particularly among men, older adults, and non-Hispanic White individuals, necessitating targeted public health strategies.