Unmasking Arrhythmia Mortality: A 25-Year Analysis of Trends and Disparities in the United States (1999-2023).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Arrhythmias are a significant cause of cardiovascular mortality in the U.S. This study examines trends in arrhythmia-related mortality from 1999 to 2023, focusing on gender, racial, regional disparities, and specific arrhythmic conditions.

Objective

To analyze trends and disparities in arrhythmia-related mortality among U.S. adults aged ≥ 35 years from 1999 to 2023, with a focus on the impact of sex, race, geographic location, and urbanization.

Methods

We analyzed mortality data from the CDC WONDER database, focusing on deaths where arrhythmias were a contributing cause. Age-adjusted mortality rates (AAMRs) were calculated and stratified by sex, race/ethnicity, state, and region. The annual percentage change (APC) and average annual percentage change (AAPC)

SUBMITTER: Azeem B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11877330 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature