Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2019 Update: A Report From the American Heart Association
Key result
The 2019 update provides the latest statistics on heart disease and stroke from the American Heart Association.
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Captured external expert commentary on this paper, strongest first. Original sources are linked where available.
“We're becoming more and more aware of the importance of high blood pressure. Levels we used to think were normal we now associate with worse outcomes, and treating them makes a big difference.”
“This American Heart Association statistical update provides highly actionable data. The key question is whether clinicians and patients will actually act on it. The nation's future heart and brain health relies on that answer.”
“Research has shown that eliminating high blood pressure could have a larger impact on CVD deaths than the elimination of all other risk factors among women and all except smoking among men.”
Overview
Guides contemporary CVD risk assessment and prevention priorities; extends surveillance data while leaving open targeted mitigation of rising obesity and hypertension.
Key Points
- To provide updated statistics on the prevalence, incidence, and mortality rates of heart disease and stroke.
- Utilized national health surveys and databases to compile statistics.
- Analyzed trends in cardiovascular disease prevalence and mortality over time.
- Evaluated the impact of risk factors and interventions on heart disease and stroke rates.
- Heart disease remains the leading cause of death with significant mortality rates.
- Stroke incidence has declined, yet remains a major health concern.
- Risk factors such as obesity and hypertension continue to rise, influencing heart disease statistics.
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Cite This Study
Benjamin et al. (2019) conducted a review in Heart Disease and Stroke. The 2019 update provides the latest statistics on heart disease and stroke from the American Heart Association.