Projected Surge in Cardiovascular Disease to Affect 61% of U.S. Adults by 2050

American Heart Association forecasts rising prevalence and economic burden due to aging population and increasing risk factors.

Hypertension, obesity, and diabetes are key drivers of the anticipated rise in cardiovascular disease.
Annual direct healthcare costs for cardiovascular disease are expected to quadruple to $1.4 trillion by 2050.
Stroke prevalence is projected to nearly double, affecting 20 million adults by mid-century.
Racial and ethnic disparities in cardiovascular health are likely to persist and even widen.
Positive trends include increased physical activity and reduced smoking rates among U.S. adults.