International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. 05/Mar/2021;34(2):168-9.

Mortality in the Elderly Due to Cerebrovascular Disease

Marco Antônio Mota Gomes , Annelise Machado Gomes de Paiva

DOI: 10.36660/ijcs.20210036

Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD) are the main cause of death, hospitalization and outpatient care worldwide, including in developing countries like Brazil. More than 75% of deaths from these causes occur in low- or middle-income countries, and about 80% of deaths are due to acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and stroke. Vilela, PB et al. observed that mortality from cerebrovascular disease in Brazil is influenced by socioeconomic factors.

Although the aging process is not necessarily related to diseases and disabilities, elderly people have a high prevalence of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs). In the period from 2010 to 2050, the number of strokes is expected to more than double, with most of the increase among the elderly (≥75 years of age) and minority groups. Greater attention is needed to promote optimal cardiovascular health and healthy aging throughout life.

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