Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update

Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics -- 2009 Update.

The Statistics
All statistics are for the most recent year available. Prevalence and hospitalizations are computed for 2006 unless otherwise noted. Mortality data are final for 2005, unless otherwise specified. U.S. and state death rates and prevalence rates are age-adjusted (unless otherwise specified) per 100,000 population.

If you have questions about statistics or other information in this booklet, please contact the biostatistics consultant at the National Center at (214) 706-1423.  Direct all other inquiries to 800-AHA-USA1.


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