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Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death both worldwide and in the United States. In 2019, CVD was responsible for more than 17 million deaths globally.

Although it is traditionally understood as a disease arising from various combinations of diet, obesity, smoking, poor physical fitness, and family history, research also finds increased risk of CVD from a wide variety of environmental exposures.1

 

For more information, explore our CVD-related webinars.

 

This page was last revised in June 2024 by CHE’s Science Writer Matt Lilley, with input from Ted Schettler, MD, MPH, and editing support from CHE Director Kristin Schafer.

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