Changing trends in myocardial infarction mortality among young adults in the United States: a 25-year analysis of disparities and the COVID-19 impact.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Myocardial infarction (MI) generally occurs among old individuals. However, changing dietary patterns, stress, and smoking have led to an increased risk of MI among young adults. This study aimed to analyze 25-year MI-mortality-related trends among young adults (15-44 years) in the US.

Material and methods

The death certificates from the CDC WONDER database (1999-2023) were analyzed to identify MI-related mortality, reporting age-adjusted mortality rates (AAMRs) per 100,000 people, and annual percentage changes (APCs).

Results

A total of 91,482 deaths were attributed to MI among young adults in the US from 1999 to 2023. The AAMRs declined from 3.8 in 1999 to 2.5 in 2018, followed by an increase to 3.2 by 2021 (APC = 8.1), coinciding with the COVID-19 pand

SUBMITTER: Mesmar A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12550695 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature