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US Heart Health Progress Stalls

New US cardiovascular statistics document persistent gaps in prevention and treatment across hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and cholesterol management, with marked disparities by age, income, and race.

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  • Kathryn Wighton

  • January 14, 2026

  • 3 min

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    Nearly 50% of US adults now meet criteria for hypertension, reflecting a significant cardiovascular risk increase.

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    Hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and dyslipidemia show limited treatment improvement over the past 15 years.

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    Hypertension prevalence rose from 34% to 48% when applying current clinical definitions, especially among men and Black adults.

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    Diabetes prevalence increased from 12% to 14%, with notable rises among younger adults and those with low income.

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    Obesity prevalence rose from 35% to 40%, while effective treatments like bariatric surgery remain underutilized.

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US Heart Health Progress Stalls

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • January 14, 2026

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