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Trends and Disparities in CAD and AMI in the United States From 2000 to 2020

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) and acute myocardial infarction (AMI) still pose a significant burden to the health care system, affecting population subgroups differently. Objectives: The purpose of the study was to describe age, sex, and racial disparities in mortality rates for CAD and AMI in the United States between 2000 and 2020. Methods: This was an ecological study with trend analysis of mortality rates using data from the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention surveillance databases. Results: = 0.072). Conclusions: While a significant reduction in mortality rates is evident, the notable deceleration in this decline in recent years reflects a plateauing of earlier gains and highlights the need to identify new targets. The persistent disparities in the identified population subgroups necessitate further exploration to inform targeted interventions and policies.

Source: JACC Advances

DOI: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2024.101373

Authors: Christian Akem Dimala, Christopher Reggio, Marvel Changoh, Anthony Donato

Institutions: The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Reading Hospital, Richmond University Medical Center, Drexel University

Language: English

Topic: Healthcare Systems and Public Health

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,850