As
deaths from heart disease decline, cancer becomes the leading cause of death in many states.
Not exact matches
Good news:
Deaths from cancer and
heart disease — by far the two biggest killers of Americans — are on the decline, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as are those related
disease — by far the two biggest killers of Americans — are on the
decline, according to a new report
from the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as are those related
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as are those related to HIV.
The increase in longevity, especially in high - income countries (HICs), has been largely due to the
decline in
deaths from cardiovascular
disease (stroke and ischaemic
heart disease), mainly because of simple, cost - effective strategies to reduce tobacco use and high blood pressure, and improved coverage and effectiveness of health interventions.
Deaths from heart disease and stroke are declining overall in Europe, but at differing rates, according to research, published online in the European Heart Jou
heart disease and stroke are
declining overall in Europe, but at differing rates, according to research, published online in the European
Heart Jou
Heart Journal.
Deaths from heart disease peaked in the 1960s and have since
declined, due mainly to better medical intervention, and a steep decrease in smoking (4), although they are still the number one cause of
death in the US.
Ten Great Public Health Achievements — United States, 1900 - 1999 Vaccination Motor - vehicle safety Safer workplaces Control of infectious
diseases Decline in
deaths from coronary
heart disease and stroke Safer and healthier foods Healthier mothers and babies Family planning Fluoridation of drinking water Recognition of tobacco use as a health hazard