A report forecasts a significant rise in heart disease and related health issues among American women by 2050, with notable increases in high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity rates.
A new report by the American Heart Association (AHA), published in the journal Circulation, presents concerning predictions regarding the future of women's health in the United States. The study forecasts that by 2050, over 59% of women will suffer from high blood pressure, an increase from less than 49% today. Additionally, the prevalence of diabetes among women is projected to rise to more than 25%, up from about 15%, and obesity rates are expected to exceed 61%, compared to the current 44%.
These alarming trends in health metrics contribute to an anticipated increase in cardiovascular disease and stroke, which is expected to rise to 14.4% from the current 10.7%. While the report outlines these troubling predictions, it also highlights a positive trend: the rate of unhealthy cholesterol is projected to decline significantly, from over 42% to about 22%. This mixed outlook underscores the complexities of women's health and the need for intervention and public health strategies to address these escalating health concerns.
According to Dr. Elizabeth Klodas, a cardiologist and founder of Step One Foods in Minnesota, these findings are
