Cardiovascular Statistics in the United States, 2026

J Am Coll CardiolPublished 12 Jan 2026

Descriptive statistical report (synthesis of national data sources)
population-based surveys, clinical registries, administrative datasets and vital statistics
stratified by age, sex, race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status and geography where available

Authors' conclusion

JACC Cardiovascular Statistics 2026 provides a comprehensive snapshot of cardiovascular health in the United States

Study context

Population: US population: CV risk factors (hypertension, diabetes, obesity, cholesterol, cigarette smoking) and CV conditions (CHD, acute MI, HF, PAD, stroke)

As reported in the abstract

Prevalence of CV risk factors and trends in mortality, quality of care and disparities across CV conditions

CV risk factors (hypertension, DM, obesity, cholesterol, smoking) remain prevalent among US adults, with persistent gaps in prevention and treatment
Across CHD, acute MI, HF, PAD and stroke, long-term mortality gains are slowing or reversing, with ongoing gaps in quality of care and persistent health disparities

Observational data: associations, not effects.

Cardiovascular Statistics in the United States, 2026. J Am Coll Cardiol. Published 12 January 2026. doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2025.12.027

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