3) However, a decreasing trend in the mortality rate has been observed in developed and high-income countries, such as the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, and Republic of Korea, owing to improved lifestyle and better disease management. 1) , 2) In Korea, CVDs, in particular total heart diseases, are the leading causes of death among single-organ diseases. 4) Understanding the trends in CVD related mortality is important in reducing healthcare burden and developing strategies for reducing CVD mortality.
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Thirty-six Year Trends in Mortality from Diseases of Circulatory System in Korea.
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After 2009, the number of CVD deaths increased until 2018; specifically, total heart diseases showed an increasing trend, whereas cerebrovascular diseases showed a decreasing trend.