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Declining Reaper: Heart Disease & Cancer Deaths Drop in Seniors

Declining Reaper: Heart Disease & Cancer Deaths Drop in Seniors

Stats show a 41.6% dip in heart disease, 28.7% in cancer since 2000—progress fueled by better habits, tech, and dietary changes.

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Feb 01, 2024
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Sadly, heart disease and cancer remain the top two causes of death for older Americans, although the numbers are going down, which is encouraging. Since 2000, death rates from these conditions in tho…

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