Number (in millions) of Persons with Diabetes Aged 35 Years and Older with Self-Reported Cardiovascular Disease Conditions, United States, 1997–2007
Cardiovascular disease affects millions of adults with diabetes and is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among persons with diabetes. Between 1997 and 2007, the number of persons aged 35 years and older with diabetes who reported being diagnosed with a cardiovascular disease condition (i.e., coronary heart disease, stroke, or other heart condition) increased from about 4 million to almost 6 million. Of the nearly 6 million with diabetes and cardiovascular disease in 2007, 3.9 million reported being diagnosed with coronary heart disease (self-reported coronary heart disease, angina, or heart attack) and 1.6 million reported being diagnosed with a stroke.
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Data Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Health Statistics, Division of Health Interview Statistics, data from the National Health Interview Survey. Data computed by personnel in the Division of Diabetes Translation, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, CDC.
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