Obesity-related heart disease deaths increased in the U.S. over the past two decades
November 11, 2024
November 11, 2024
DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 11 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release:
Research Highlights:
An analysis of data from the CDC's WONDER database found that the number of people in the U.S. who died from ischemic heart disease related to obesity increased by approximately 180% from 1999 to 2020.
The highest rate of deaths from ischemic heart disease related to obesity were noted among middle-aged men ages 55-64, Bla . . .
Research Highlights:
An analysis of data from the CDC's WONDER database found that the number of people in the U.S. who died from ischemic heart disease related to obesity increased by approximately 180% from 1999 to 2020.
The highest rate of deaths from ischemic heart disease related to obesity were noted among middle-aged men ages 55-64, Bla . . .