Cardiovascular Disease Will Cost $1.1 Trillion by 2035

The American Heart Association recently released a study on the nation-wide impact of cardiovascular disease. Here are some key findings from the report:

•	The US spent $555 billion on cardiovascular disease (CVD) in 2016.
•	Costs from CVD are expected to reach $1.1 trillion by 2035.
•	The number of Americans with CVD will rise to 131.2 million by 2035.
•	By 2035, there will be 123.2 million Americans with high blood pressure.
•	Cardiovascular disease risk is 50% at age 45 and 80% at age 65.
•	11.2 million Americans are projected to suffer from stroke in 2035.

Source: American Heart Association, February 14, 2017