Description/Abstract
Heart attacks are on the rise among young and middle-aged adults in the United States. This brief describes these increases, the role of behavioral, lifestyle, and societal factors, and provides recommendations for organizations, healthcare providers, and policymakers to combat the increase in early-onset heart disease.
Document Type
Issue Brief
Keywords
Heart attacks, young adults, middle-aged adults, heart disease
Disciplines
Cardiovascular Diseases | Public Health
Date
4-22-2025
Language
English
Acknowledgements
The author thanks Alyssa Kirk and Shannon Monnat for their edits on a previous version of this brief.
Recommended Citation
Cuevas, Vicente. (2025). Heart Attacks are on the Rise among Young and Middle-Aged Adults in the United States. Lerner Center Population Health Research Brief Series. Issue Brief #72. Accessed at: https://doi.org/10.14305/rt.lerner.2025.12
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