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Half of Americans have high blood pressure, unchanged since 2009, while diabetes and obesity rates continue to rise, particularly among younger and low-income adults.
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Coronary heart disease rates have increased since 2019, with only half of eligible patients receiving necessary medications for treatment.
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Hospitalizations for heart attacks have decreased overall but increased among young people, highlighting a concerning trend in cardiovascular health.
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The report emphasizes a widening gap between effective therapies and actual patient outcomes, driven by fragmented care and social determinants of health.
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Reversals in cardiovascular health indicators are particularly pronounced in younger adults and marginalized communities, exacerbating health disparities.
