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Más de la mitad de los adultos estadounidenses ignoran que las enfermedades cardiacas son la principal causa de muerte desde hace 100 años
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Published: January 24, 2024
Más de la mitad de los adultos estadounidenses ignoran que las enfermedades cardiacas son la principal causa de muerte desde hace 100 años
Las enfermedades cardiacas siguen siendo la principal causa de muerte en los EE. UU., según un nuevo informe de la American Heart Association (Asociación Americana del Corazón). Sin embargo, menos de la mitad de los encuestados lo sabía.
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Martin et. al. 2024 Heart disease and stroke statistics: a report of U.S. and global data from the American Heart Association. Circulation. Published online January 24, 2024. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001209
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Martin et. al. 2024 Heart disease and stroke statistics: a report of U.S. and global data from the American Heart Association. Circulation. Published online January 24, 2024. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001209
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Martin et. al. 2024 Heart disease and stroke statistics: a report of U.S. and global data from the American Heart Association. Circulation. Published online January 24, 2024. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001209
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AHA-Harris Cause Of Death Survey infographic
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Martin et. al. 2024 Heart disease and stroke statistics: a report of U.S. and global data from the American Heart Association. Circulation. Published online January 24, 2024. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001209
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Please see AHA/ASA Multimedia Materials Usage Policy .
Joseph C. Wu, M.D., Ph.D., FAHA
Joseph C. Wu, M.D., Ph.D., FAHA, American Heart Association volunteer past president (2024-25) after serving as president in 2023-24.
He is director of the Stanford Cardiovascular Institute and the Simon H. Stertzer, MD, Professor of Medicine and Radiology at Stanford School of Medicine.
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Joseph C. Wu, M.D., Ph.D., FAHA
Joseph C. Wu, M.D., Ph.D., FAHA, American Heart Association volunteer past president (2024-25) after serving as president in 2023-24.
He is director of the Stanford Cardiovascular Institute and the Simon H. Stertzer, MD, Professor of Medicine and Radiology at Stanford School of Medicine.
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Latha P. Palaniappan M.D,., M.S., FAHA
Latha P. Palaniappan, M.D., M.S., FAHA, a professor of cardiovascular medicine at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California.
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Latha P. Palaniappan M.D,., M.S., FAHA
Latha P. Palaniappan, M.D., M.S., FAHA, a professor of cardiovascular medicine at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California.
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Seth Martin M.D., M.H.S.
Seth S. Martin, M.D., M.H.S., FAHA, a professor of medicine and cardiologist at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. (updated Jan. 2024)
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Seth Martin M.D., M.H.S.
Seth S. Martin, M.D., M.H.S., FAHA, a professor of medicine and cardiologist at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. (updated Jan. 2024)
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LDL-C 2024 statistics infographic
Infographic text: Circulation Journal Cover photo: Heart Disease & Stroke Statistics 2024 Update
25.5% of US adults have high LDL-C (≥130 mg/dL) (based on 2017-2020 data)
3.72 million deaths globally were attributed to high LDL-C in 2021
Martin et. al. 2024 Heart disease and stroke statistics: a report of U.S. and global data from the American Heart Association. Circulation. Published online January 24, 2024. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001209
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LDL-C 2024 statistics infographic
Infographic text: Circulation Journal Cover photo: Heart Disease & Stroke Statistics 2024 Update
25.5% of US adults have high LDL-C (≥130 mg/dL) (based on 2017-2020 data)
3.72 million deaths globally were attributed to high LDL-C in 2021
Martin et. al. 2024 Heart disease and stroke statistics: a report of U.S. and global data from the American Heart Association. Circulation. Published online January 24, 2024. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001209
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Sleep and CVD 2024 statistics infographic
Infographic text: Circulation Journal Cover photo: Heart Disease & Stroke Statistics 2024 Update
Every 1 h/night decrease in sleep below the 7-8 h/night recommended duration is associated with 6% higher risk of total CVD.
Every 1 h/night increase in sleep duration above 7-8 h/night is associated with 12% higher risk of total CVD.
Martin et. al. 2024 Heart disease and stroke statistics: a report of U.S. and global data from the American Heart Association. Circulation. Published online January 24, 2024. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001209
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Sleep and CVD 2024 statistics infographic
Infographic text: Circulation Journal Cover photo: Heart Disease & Stroke Statistics 2024 Update
Every 1 h/night decrease in sleep below the 7-8 h/night recommended duration is associated with 6% higher risk of total CVD.
Every 1 h/night increase in sleep duration above 7-8 h/night is associated with 12% higher risk of total CVD.
Martin et. al. 2024 Heart disease and stroke statistics: a report of U.S. and global data from the American Heart Association. Circulation. Published online January 24, 2024. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001209
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Smokers and E-Cigarettes 2024 statistics infographic
Infographic text: Circulation Journal Cover photo: Heart Disease & Stroke Statistics 2024 Update
Graphic with male/female and e-cig illustrations:
1 in 8 male adults in the United States are current smokers. (based on 2021 data)
1 in 10 female adults in the United States are current smokers. (based on 2021 data)
1 in 7 high school students in the United States used e-cigarettes in the past 30 days. (based on 2022 data)
Martin et. al. 2024 Heart disease and stroke statistics: a report of U.S. and global data from the American Heart Association. Circulation. Published online January 24, 2024. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001209
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Smokers and E-Cigarettes 2024 statistics infographic
Infographic text: Circulation Journal Cover photo: Heart Disease & Stroke Statistics 2024 Update
Graphic with male/female and e-cig illustrations:
1 in 8 male adults in the United States are current smokers. (based on 2021 data)
1 in 10 female adults in the United States are current smokers. (based on 2021 data)
1 in 7 high school students in the United States used e-cigarettes in the past 30 days. (based on 2022 data)
Martin et. al. 2024 Heart disease and stroke statistics: a report of U.S. and global data from the American Heart Association. Circulation. Published online January 24, 2024. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001209
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Hypertension and Physical Activity 2024 statistics infographic
Infographic text: Circulation Journal Cover photo: Heart Disease & Stroke Statistics 2024 Update
122.4 million, or 47%, of US adults are estimated to have hypertension. (based on 2017-2020 data)
On average, 1 in 4 adults in the United States reported achieving adequate leisure-time aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities to meet the physical activity guidelines. (based on 2020 data)
Martin et. al. 2024 Heart disease and stroke statistics: a report of U.S. and global data from the American Heart Association. Circulation. Published online January 24, 2024. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001209
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Hypertension and Physical Activity 2024 statistics infographic
Infographic text: Circulation Journal Cover photo: Heart Disease & Stroke Statistics 2024 Update
122.4 million, or 47%, of US adults are estimated to have hypertension. (based on 2017-2020 data)
On average, 1 in 4 adults in the United States reported achieving adequate leisure-time aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities to meet the physical activity guidelines. (based on 2020 data)
Martin et. al. 2024 Heart disease and stroke statistics: a report of U.S. and global data from the American Heart Association. Circulation. Published online January 24, 2024. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001209
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Food Guidelines and Alzheimer 2024 statistics infographic
Infographic text: Circulation Journal Cover photo: Heart Disease & Stroke Statistics 2024 Update
In 2021, Alzheimer disease and other dementias affected 57 million people globally.
Less than 10% of US adults met the guidelines for whole grain, whole fruit, and nonstarchy vegetable consumption each day in 2017-2018.
Martin et. al. 2024 Heart disease and stroke statistics: a report of U.S. and global data from the American Heart Association. Circulation. Published online January 24, 2024. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001209
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Food Guidelines and Alzheimer 2024 statistics infographic
Infographic text: Circulation Journal Cover photo: Heart Disease & Stroke Statistics 2024 Update
In 2021, Alzheimer disease and other dementias affected 57 million people globally.
Less than 10% of US adults met the guidelines for whole grain, whole fruit, and nonstarchy vegetable consumption each day in 2017-2018.
Martin et. al. 2024 Heart disease and stroke statistics: a report of U.S. and global data from the American Heart Association. Circulation. Published online January 24, 2024. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001209
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Age-Adjusted CVD Deaths US and Global 2024 statistics infographic
Infographic text: Circulation Journal Cover photo: Heart Disease & Stroke Statistics 2024 Update
224.0 per 100,000 - The age-adjusted US death rate attributable to CVD (based on 2021 data)
237.9 per 100,000 - The age-adjusted global death rate attributable to CVD (based on 2021 data)
Martin et. al. 2024 Heart disease and stroke statistics: a report of U.S. and global data from the American Heart Association. Circulation. Published online January 24, 2024. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001209
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Age-Adjusted CVD Deaths US and Global 2024 statistics infographic
Infographic text: Circulation Journal Cover photo: Heart Disease & Stroke Statistics 2024 Update
224.0 per 100,000 - The age-adjusted US death rate attributable to CVD (based on 2021 data)
237.9 per 100,000 - The age-adjusted global death rate attributable to CVD (based on 2021 data)
Martin et. al. 2024 Heart disease and stroke statistics: a report of U.S. and global data from the American Heart Association. Circulation. Published online January 24, 2024. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001209
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Please see AHA/ASA Multimedia Materials Usage Policy .
CVD and Stroke deaths 2024 statistics infographic
Infographic text: Circulation Journal Cover photo: Heart Disease & Stroke Statistics 2024 Update
On average, someone in the US dies of CVD every 34 seconds - 2552 US deaths from CVD each day (based on 2021 data)
On average, someone in the US dies of a stroke every 3 minutes and 14 seconds 446 US deaths from stroke each day (based on 2021 data)
Martin et. al. 2024 Heart disease and stroke statistics: a report of U.S. and global data from the American Heart Association. Circulation. Published online January 24, 2024. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001209
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CVD and Stroke deaths 2024 statistics infographic
Infographic text: Circulation Journal Cover photo: Heart Disease & Stroke Statistics 2024 Update
On average, someone in the US dies of CVD every 34 seconds - 2552 US deaths from CVD each day (based on 2021 data)
On average, someone in the US dies of a stroke every 3 minutes and 14 seconds 446 US deaths from stroke each day (based on 2021 data)
Martin et. al. 2024 Heart disease and stroke statistics: a report of U.S. and global data from the American Heart Association. Circulation. Published online January 24, 2024. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001209
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Diabetes 2024 statistics infographic
Infographic text: Circulation Journal Cover photo: Heart Disease & Stroke Statistics 2024 Update
Line graphic shows :
9.7M adults have undiagnosed diabetes,
29.3 million have diagnosed diabetes,
and 115.9 million have pre-diabetes. (based om 2017-202 data)
Martin et. al. 2024 Heart disease and stroke statistics: a report of U.S. and global data from the American Heart Association. Circulation. Published online January 24, 2024. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001209
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Diabetes 2024 statistics infographic
Infographic text: Circulation Journal Cover photo: Heart Disease & Stroke Statistics 2024 Update
Line graphic shows :
9.7M adults have undiagnosed diabetes,
29.3 million have diagnosed diabetes,
and 115.9 million have pre-diabetes. (based om 2017-202 data)
Martin et. al. 2024 Heart disease and stroke statistics: a report of U.S. and global data from the American Heart Association. Circulation. Published online January 24, 2024. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001209
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