Temporal trends and disparities in heat-related cardiovascular mortality in the United States (1999–2024): a CDC WONDER analysis - Takeaways - MDSpire

Temporal trends and disparities in heat-related cardiovascular mortality in the United States (1999–2024): a CDC WONDER analysis

  • By

  • Hassaan Abid

  • Gaaitri Lohano

  • Muhammad Vazaym

  • Muhammad Jawad

  • Rimsha Adnan

  • Muhammad Mohid Haroon

  • June 24, 2026

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    The study analyzed heat-related cardiovascular mortality trends in the U.S. from 1999 to 2024 using CDC WONDER data.

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    A total of 10,731 deaths were identified, with significant increases in mortality observed from 2015 to 2024.

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    Males showed a significant overall increase in mortality, while Hispanic populations experienced the most pronounced recent increases.

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    The Western and Southern U.S. regions reported the highest burden of heat-related cardiovascular mortality.

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    The findings highlight significant demographic and geographic disparities in heat-related cardiovascular deaths.

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Temporal trends and disparities in heat-related cardiovascular mortality in the United States (1999–2024): a CDC WONDER analysis

  • by Hassaan Abid, Gaaitri Lohano, Muhammad Vazaym, Muhammad Jawad, Rimsha Adnan, Muhammad Mohid Haroon

  • June 24, 2026

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