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Cardiovascular disease mortality in Canada

E S Nicholls, J Jung, J W Davies

    Canadian Medical Association Journal
    |November 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary

    Cardiovascular diseases are a major cause of death in Canada. Mortality rates for ischemic heart disease and cerebrovascular disease have declined, with significant regional variations observed.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology
    • Cardiovascular Disease Research

    Background:

    • Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) account for approximately 50% of all deaths in Canada.
    • Ischemic heart disease (IHD) and cerebrovascular disease (CeVD) are the leading causes of CVD mortality, responsible for over 60% and 20% of deaths, respectively.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze trends in mortality rates for IHD and CeVD in Canada over the past two decades.
    • To investigate geographic variations in CVD mortality and the timing of observed declines.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of national mortality data for IHD and CeVD.
    • Examination of trends by sex, age group, and geographic region.
    • Comparison of mortality rates and decline onset across different Canadian regions.
    Keywords:
    AmericasBiologyCanadaCardiovascular EffectsCauses Of DeathCerebrovascular EffectsDemographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesDifferential MortalityDiseasesGeographic FactorsHeart DiseasesIschemiaMortalityNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaPhysiologyPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPopulation DynamicsSex FactorsVascular Diseases

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    Main Results:

    • IHD mortality rates in males, after a slight increase until 1965, showed a substantial decline, while female rates accelerated their decline. Male rates remain nearly double those of females.
    • CeVD mortality has decreased for both sexes since the 1950s, with a more pronounced reduction in females.
    • Significant geographic disparities in CVD mortality persist across Canada, with notable differences in the timing of mortality declines.

    Conclusions:

    • A real reduction in IHD mortality in Canada (16.4% between 1969-1977) is evident, though the precise contributing factors (reduced incidence vs. increased survival) require further investigation.
    • Observed declines in CVD mortality are not uniform across all regions, highlighting the need for geographically tailored public health interventions.