analizing recent Trends in Coronary Heart disease (CHD) deaths among the elderly in the united States using Data from official Statistical Sources

Total mortality rates and coronary heart disease (CHD) mortality rates are declining in the USA. Accordingly, the oldest individuals (85+ years) comprise the fastest growing segment of the population. How do these declines in mortality apply to and re-apportion other age groups? We examined trends in CHD mortality for the USA population over 25 years 4 of age, focusing on changes occurring among individuals 65-74 and 75-84 years of age.