The American Heart Association projects a dramatic increase in the prevalence and economic burden of heart disease and stroke in the US by 2050. Risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, and obesity are expected to rise, leading to higher healthcare costs and productivity losses. AHA efforts have already reduced death rates from heart disease and stroke, but these conditions remain leading causes of death and disability. The projections also highlight disparities in CVD among racially and ethnically diverse populations, with systemic racism and socioeconomic factors playing a role. Steps need to be taken to address these issues and improve outcomes in the future.
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Prevalence, economic burden of heart disease, stroke likely to rise greatly in US by 2050
