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Med Arch. 2010; 64(5): 281-283


Analizing Recent Trends in Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) Deaths Among the Elderly in the United States Using Data From Official Statistical Sources

Emir Veledar, Reza Fazel, Leslee Shaw, Emir Fazlibegovic, Mustafa Hadziomerovic.




Abstract

Total mortality rates and coronary heart disease (CHD) mortality ratesare declining in the USA. Accordingly, the oldest individuals (85+years) comprise the fastest growing segment of the population. Howdo these declines in mortality apply to and re-apportion other age groups?We examined trends in CHD mortality for the USA population over 25 yearsof age, focusing on changes occurring among individuals 65-74 and 75-84years of age.

Key words: total mortality, coronary heart disease, USA.






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