CVD death

Edited by Devyani Gholap February 26, 2026 TOPLINE: Age-adjusted rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality tripled from 3.4 to 10.34 per 100,000 people between 1999 and 2023 among US adults with obesity, with higher rates observed in men, older adults, non-Hispanic Black adults, and in the South. METHODOLOGY: Obesity is a well‑established risk factor for CVD, […]