Heart disease remains the leading cause of death

Leading cause of death US continues to be heart disease as risk factors rise
A new report published Monday found that heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States.
Heart Disease Still the Leading Cause of U.S. Deaths
Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death in the U.S., with high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes contributing to the rising numbers.
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S.
Heart disease continues to be the number one cause of death in the U.S., claiming 941,652 lives in 2022, according to the American Heart Association. That’s an increase from 931,500 deaths the previous year. Heart disease now kills one person every 34 seconds.
Heart disease death toll rises as risk factors surge
Heart disease continues as America's leading killer, claiming more than 941,000 lives in 2022, according to new statistics released today by the American Heart Association. The death toll represents an increase of more than 10,
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide
Heart disease remains the number one killer worldwide, outstripping all other causes of death as key risk factors continue to surge.
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More Americans die of heart disease than any other cause of death. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook breaks down the risk factors and shares tips to protect your heart.

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