As Covid Deaths Drop Heart Disease And Cancer Remain Leading Causes Of Death

COVID-19 Pandemic Exacerbates Cardiovascular Disease Deaths

Heart Disease and Cancer Remain Leading Causes of Death

In 2020, heart disease and cancer continued to be the top two causes of death in the United States, followed by unintentional injuries.

COVID-19 Worsens Cardiovascular Outcomes

Individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 had an elevated risk of various cardiovascular complications, including heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure.

Excess Cardiovascular Deaths During Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant increase in cardiovascular-related deaths in 2020. More people succumbed to these conditions than in any year since 2003.

COVID-19 Becomes Third Leading Cause of Death

In 2021, COVID-19 became the third leading cause of death in the US, with over 502,000 fatalities attributed to the virus alone.

Limited Access to Healthcare Services

The pandemic has hindered patients with cardiovascular diseases from accessing essential healthcare services, leading to additional deaths.