Authors: Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board

Publication Year: 2008

Last Updated: 2010-05-25 11:24:13

Journal: Accident, Analysis, and Prevention

Keywords: CVD, Cardio-vascular Disease, Heart Disease, Stroke, American Indian, Alaska Native, Native American, Health Disparities

Short Abstract:

Cardio Vascular Disease (CVD) Data - Diseases of the cardiovascular system are responsible for over 40% of deaths in the US general population. The two major categories of cardiovascular disease (CVD) are heart disease and stroke, which respectively are the first and third leading causes of death in the US. CVD is responsible for more deaths than any other condition among both males and females, and in all racial and ethnic groups. However, low-income and minority populations carry a disproportionately high burden of death and disability related to CVD. In recent years the impact of CVD on AI/AN communities has been growing. In 2001, heart disease was the leading cause of death among all AI/AN (20% of all deaths) and stroke was the fifth leading cause of death (5% of all deaths). More AI/AN men and women over the age of 45 now die of CVD than any other single disease category. In addition, the heavy burden of disability caused by CVD is a major and increasing component of both inpatient and outpatient medical expenditures by the Indian Health Service and tribal health programs. With the increasing prevalence in AI/AN communities of risk factors for CVD, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, the burden of CVD in tribal communities is expected to increase.

Abstract:

Cardio Vascular Disease (CVD) Data - Diseases of the cardiovascular system are responsible for over 40% of deaths in the US general population. The two major categories of cardiovascular disease (CVD) are heart disease and stroke, which respectively are the first and third leading causes of death in the US. CVD is responsible for more deaths than any other condition among both males and females, and in all racial and ethnic groups. However, low-income and minority populations carry a disproportionately high burden of death and disability related to CVD. In recent years the impact of CVD on AI/AN communities has been growing. In 2001, heart disease was the leading cause of death among all AI/AN (20% of all deaths) and stroke was the fifth leading cause of death (5% of all deaths). More AI/AN men and women over the age of 45 now die of CVD than any other single disease category. In addition, the heavy burden of disability caused by CVD is a major and increasing component of both inpatient and outpatient medical expenditures by the Indian Health Service and tribal health programs. With the increasing prevalence in AI/AN communities of risk factors for CVD, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, the burden of CVD in tribal communities is expected to increase.

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