Table 13-1.
Cardiovascular Diseases
| Population Group | Prevalence, 2010: Age ≥20 y | Mortality, 2009: All Ages* | Hospital Discharges, 2010: All Ages | Cost, 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Both sexes | 83 600 000 (35.3%) | 787 931 | 5 802 000 | $312.6 Billion |
| Males | 40 700 000 (36.7%) | 386 436 (49.0%)† | 3 021 000 | |
| Females | 42 900 000 (34.0%) | 401 495 (51.0%)† | 2 781 000 | … |
| NH white males | 36.6% | 329 565 | … | … |
| NH white females | 32.4% | 343 955 | … | … |
| NH black males | 44.4% | 46 334 | … | … |
| NH black females | 48.9% | 48 070 | … | … |
| Mexican American males | 33.4% | … | … | … |
| Mexican American females | 30.7% | … | … | … |
| Asian | … | 16 419‡ | … | … |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | … | 3588 | … | … |
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.
Includes Chinese, Filipino, Hawaiian, Japanese, and other Asian or Pacific Islander.
Sources: Prevalence: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2007–2010, 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 2010 US population estimates. Mortality: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/NCHS, 2009 Mortality Multiple Cause–US, version July 19, 2012. 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 2009.