Young Americans Face Rising STEMI Deaths, Study Finds
TL;DR
Among Americans under 55, STEMI deaths rose by 1.2 percentage points from 2011 to 2022 (NSTEMI deaths stayed flat), with non-traditional risk factors like kidney disease, low income, and non-tobacco drug use linked to higher mortality; young women had higher death rates and were less likely to receive procedures, highlighting gaps in care and evolving risk patterns for youth.
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