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Mortality Rate & Heart Disease

According to the Mayo Clinic, heart disease alone causes the deaths of 4 out of 10 people each year in the United States. Understanding the mortality rate associated with heart disease highlights the importance of taking steps to prevent this disease.

  1. The Facts

    • Mortalities (or deaths) relating to heart disease include those that occur as a result of blood vessel diseases, congenital heart defects and problems with heart rhythm.

    Women

    • According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), heart disease kills more women than any other disease in the Unites States.

    Men

    • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that 50 percent of men who die suddenly from coronary artery disease did not experience any symptoms beforehand.

    Causes

    • The most frequent cause of heart disease-related mortality is coronary artery disease, which occurs when your coronary arteries (blood vessels carrying blood to your heart) become narrowed or get blocked, often resulting in a heart attack.

    Prevention/Solution

    • The NIH suggests that you take certain steps to prevent your chances of dying from heart disease, including managing your blood pressure, keeping your cholesterol levels low, exercising regularly and not smoking.

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