Let ’s Face It: Consumer-Focused Technology Is the Future of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Treatment

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of disability and death in the United States (US), constituting 17% of overall national healthcare expenditures.1 With forecasts of a steady rise in the incidence and prevalence of CVD over the next 10 –20 years, the annual costs are projected to experience a threefold increase to $818 billion by 2030.1 Similar trends can also be observed in other regions of the globe.2,3 Unfortunately, complications associated with preventable risk factors (i.e., weight mismanagement, unhealthy dietary choices, sedentary behaviors, tobacco use, and alcohol abuse) continue to constitute a sizeable majority of annual costs associated with CVD.
Source: Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research