HF Estimates By Race/Ethnicity, Age, and Sex

Key Points

  • The incidence and prevalence of HF is higher among Black individuals compared with other racial and ethnic groups. The prevalence of HF has increased among Black and Hispanic individuals over time.
  • The prevalence of HF is higher among young and middle-aged Black adults compared with young and middle-aged White adults.
  • There are important sex differences in HF risk factors. Diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and tobacco use have a stronger association with HF in women, while CHD has a stronger association with HF in men.
  • There are important sex differences in HF risk factors. Diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and tobacco use have a stronger association with HF in women, while CHD has a stronger association with HF in men.
  • The global number of HF cases has increased with more HF cases in women compared with men.