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america’s heart health Although things are improving in important ways, a newly defined syndrome is raising alarm.
The findings come from the American Heart Association (AHA), which reports that life expectancy has improved and heart attacks and strokes have decreased compared to 2023.
This year’s report has a new focus on cardiovascular, renal and metabolic syndromes (CKM). CKM is a framework for investigating the interrelated risks associated with heart disease, kidney disease, and heart disease. diabetes and obesity.
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The AHA estimates that nearly 90% of U.S. adults have at least one component of CKM syndrome.
The study found that while heart health in the United States is improving, overlapping heart, kidney, and metabolic risks remain widespread. (St. Petersburg)
Although the number of Americans dying from cardiovascular disease is decreasing, experts warn that the prevalence of these risk factors, if left unchecked, could lead to future illnesses.
The data show that the effects are not evenly distributed across age groups.
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“We’re seeing mixed coverage with some good news and some concerning news,” Dr. Bradley Serwer, an interventional cardiologist and chief medical officer at Vital Solutions, told FOX News Digital.
Number of stroke deaths The increase was among certain age groups, including an 8.3% increase among adults 25 to 34 and an 18.2% increase among adults 85 and older, according to the AHA.
Although fewer Americans are dying from heart-related causes, the data shows alarming signs across certain age groups. (St. Petersburg)
The data also showed increases in high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity. children and youth From 2 years old to 19 years old.
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Sarwar said the increase in stroke deaths among young people is particularly worrying because it reflects long-term risks that can silently accumulate over time.
He mentioned preventive strategies aimed at reducing cardiovascular risk.
The AHA promotes a comprehensive prevention strategy known as “Life’s Essential 8,” which focuses on eight modifiable components of cardiovascular health, Serwar explained.
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The eight elements include: healthy eatingphysical activity participation, nicotine avoidance, healthy sleep, healthy weight, and healthy levels of blood lipids, blood sugar, and blood pressure.
Prevention efforts include the AHA’s Life’s Essential 8, which targets key lifestyle and health factors that can reduce cardiovascular risk. (St. Petersburg)
He noted that improving these factors could prevent up to 40% of all-cause and cardiovascular deaths annually in adults.
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“It’s not enough to just sit back and be happy about the decline in heart attacks and strokes,” Sarwar said. “We must actively examine data on young people and target ways to combat childhood obesity, hypertension, and metabolic syndrome, which will manifest as cardiovascular disease in the future.”
