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Published in: Current Cardiovascular Risk Reports 4/2015

01-04-2015 | Elderly + Heart Disease (J Wei, Section Editor)

The Demographics of Aging and Its Impact on the Cardiovascular Health

Authors: Gohar Azhar, Jeanne Y. Wei

Published in: Current Cardiovascular Risk Reports | Issue 4/2015

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Abstract

In the next few decades, the progressive “graying” of America will accelerate. People 65+ are expected to grow to be approximately 80 million, or 21 %, of the US population by 2040. The 85+ group is the fastest-growing segment of the population, and it is estimated to increase from 6 million to over 14 million by 2040. This growth will result in a significant increase in the incidence and prevalence of age-associated diseases, including hypertension, coronary heart disease, and heart failure. An appreciation of this demographic change is essential for those involved in the healthcare industry, including providers, health organizations, policy makers as well as patients.
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Metadata
Title
The Demographics of Aging and Its Impact on the Cardiovascular Health
Authors
Gohar Azhar
Jeanne Y. Wei
Publication date
01-04-2015
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Cardiovascular Risk Reports / Issue 4/2015
Print ISSN: 1932-9520
Electronic ISSN: 1932-9563
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12170-015-0441-x

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