Estimates for the year 2006 are that 81,100,000 people in the United States have one or more forms of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

High blood pressure — 73,600,000.
Coronary heart disease — 17,600,000.
Myocardial infarction (acute heart attack) — 8,500,000.
Angina pectoris (chest discomfort caused by reduced blood supply to the heart muscle) — 10,200,000.
Stroke — 6,400,000.
Heart Failure — 5,800,000

Cardiovascular diseases
Claimed 831,272 lives in 2006 (final mortality) (1 of every 2.9 deaths).
Other final 2006 mortality: total cancer 559,888; accidents 121,599; HIV (AIDS) 12,113.
Over 151,000 Americans killed by CVD in 2006 were under age 65.

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