GENERAL ANATOMY
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
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Question
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How many people die of cardiovascular disease each year?
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18 million
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10 million
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5 million
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1.5 million
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the world’s number one killer, causing over 18.6 million deaths per year.
Detailed explanation-2: -Every year, about 647, 000 Americans die from heart disease, making it the leading cause of death in the United States. Heart disease causes 1 out of every 4 deaths .
Detailed explanation-3: -In 2021, 3.81 million (95% CI: 2.17-5.42 million) cardiovascular deaths and 3.81 million (95% CI: 2.17-5.42 million) deaths overall were attributed to elevated LDL-C levels. In 2021, the all-cause DALYs due to high LDL-C were 1, 090 per 100, 000 (95% CI: 685-1, 460 per 100, 000).
Detailed explanation-4: -The number, however, fell marginally from 28, 680 in 2020 to 28, 449 in 2021.
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