In 2020, over 162 thousand women and 114 thousand men aged over 75 years in Germany died from a cardiovascular disease. While between 55 and 74 years of age, CVD was responsible for the death of 37.5 thousand men and 16.3 thousand women.
The most common CVDs are heart attack, stroke, heart failure, arrhythmia, and heart valve complications. Symptoms of CVDs include chest pain, breathlessness, fatigue, swollen limbs, and irregular heartbeat.
Number of deaths due to cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Germany in 2020, by age and gender
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WHO. (February 27, 2023). Number of deaths due to cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Germany in 2020, by age and gender [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved January 08, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1420816/deaths-due-to-cvd-in-germany-by-age-and-gender/
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