Heart Disease and Stroke Cost America Nearly $1 Billion a Day in Medical Costs, Lost Productivity
New Business Pulse Focuses on CDC’s Efforts to Protect American Workers’ Heart HealthNearly 800,000 Americans die each year from heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases, accounting for one in every three deaths. Annually, about one in every six U.S. healthcare dollars is spent on cardiovascular disease. By 2030, annual direct medical costs associated with cardiovascular diseases are projected to rise to more than $818 billion, while lost productivity costs could exceed $275 billion. Despite the misconception, cardiovascular disease is largely preventable. Business Pulse: