Table 3-1.
Cardiovascular Disease
| Population Group | Prevalence, 2008 Age ≥20 y | Mortality, 2007 All Ages* | Hospital Discharges, 2007 All Ages | Cost, 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Both sexes | 82 600 000 (36.2%) | 813 804 | 5 890 000 | $286.6 Billion |
| Males | 39 900 000 (37.4%) | 391 886 (48.2%)† | 3 016 000 | … |
| Females | 42 700 000 (35.0%) | 421 918 (51.8%)† | 2 874 000 | … |
| NH white males | 37.4% | 334 589 | … | … |
| NH white females | 33.8% | 362 762 | … | … |
| NH black males | 44.8% | 47 387 | … | … |
| NH black females | 47.3% | 50 015 | … | … |
| Mexican American males | 30.7% | … | … | … |
| Mexican American females | 30.9% | … | … | … |
Ellipses (…) indicate data not available; NH, non-Hispanic.
Mortality data are for whites and blacks and include Hispanics.
These percentages represent the portion of total cardiovascular disease mortality that is attributable to males versus females.
Sources: Prevalence: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2005–2008, National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Percentages for racial/ethnic groups are age-adjusted for Americans ≥20 years of age. Age-specific percentages are extrapolated to the 2008 US population estimates. Mortality: NCHS. These data represent underlying cause of death only. Data include congenital cardiovascular disease mortality. Hospital discharges: National Hospital Discharge Survey, NCHS. Data include those inpatients discharged alive, dead, or of unknown status. Cost: NHLBI. Data include estimated direct and indirect costs for 2007.