Analyzing recent trends in coronary heart disease (CHD) deaths among the elderly in the United States using data from official statistical sources

• Published in: Medicinski arhiv Vol. 64; no. 5; p. 281
• Main Authors: Veledar, Emir, Fazel, Reza, Shaw, Leslee, Fazlibegovic, Emir, Hadziomerovic, Mustafa
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bosnia and Herzegovina 2010
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Coronary Disease - mortality; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; United States - epidemiology; United States

Total mortality rates and coronary heart disease (CHD) mortality rates are declining in the USA. Accordingly, the oldest individuals (85+ years) comprise the fastest growing segment of the population. How do these declines in mortality apply to and re-apportion other age groups? We examined trends i...