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WASHINGTON—Despite breathtaking medical advancements since President Harry Truman declared war on heart disease 75 years ago, researchers have observed a disturbing trend that started in 2009: America’s death rate from heart-related conditions is climbing again. Heart disease-related deaths have increased for people in all age ranges, and the COVID pandemic only made the situation worse. The data is clear: Americans today are losing the battle against heart disease.
This January, the Bulletin offers a report that untangles this trend, filled with insight from dozens of medical professionals. We show how far science has come in its understanding and treatments of heart disease, but why societal and lifestyle trends make heart disease so much more likely for many older Americans. Ultimately, the evidence shows, preventing heart disease is also in your hands, not just your doctor’s.
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Also in the January issue of AARP Bulletin:
Your Money
Fraud Watch
Your Health
Your Life
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