Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the US, driven by rising rates of hypertension, obesity and other risk factors, according to the American Heart Association’s 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics. Cardiovascular disease claims more lives than cancer and accidental deaths combined. The report noted almost 47% of adults have hypertension, 57% have type 2 diabetes or prediabetes and more than 72% have an unhealthy weight.
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