Table 3-1.
Cardiovascular Diseases
| Population Group | Prevalence, 2008—Age ≥20 y | Mortality, 2008—All Ages* | Hospital Discharges, 2009—All Ages | Cost, 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Both sexes | 82 600 000 (36.2%) | 811 940 | 6 165 000 | $297.7 Billion |
| Males | 39 900 000 (37.4%) | 392 210 (48.3%)† | 3 230 000 | … |
| Females | 42 700 000 (35.0%) | 419 730 (51.7%)† | 2 935 000 | … |
| NH white males | 37.4% | 335 247 | … | … |
| NH white females | 33.8% | 360 441 | … | … |
| NH black males | 44.8% | 46 819 | … | … |
| NH black females | 47.3% | 49 819 | … | … |
| 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 vs females.
Sources: Prevalence: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 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 y 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 2008.