Cardiovascular Disease Population Mortality Improvement Trends
Background
Historically, U.S. population mortality improvement has been driven by the decline in mortality from cardiovascular disease. Shortly after 2010, cardiovascular disease mortality improvement stalled and in modern times the decline has reversed. The purpose of the multi-phase study is to create a resource for actuaries and others on cardiovascular disease mortality improvement trends to help project future insured and U.S. general populations.
Research Objective and Deliverables
Using a literature review, survey and data analysis, the research will produce one or more reports that:
- Examine historical U.S. cardiovascular disease mortality improvement trends and how they vary by risk factors such as sex, age, race, socioeconomic and geographic factors; and cardiovascular disease subtypes to determine if any of them are driving trends.
- Identify the factors influencing the historical trends such as behavioral characteristics; access to preventative care and treatment of cardiovascular disease; and comorbidities.
- Compare and contrast historical U.S. cardiovascular mortality improvement trends and its drivers to that of other countries.
- Gather estimates on the future of cardiovascular disease mortality improvement.
Target Audience and Impact
This research will help:
- Actuaries and insurers better understand and project the impact of cardiovascular disease on underwriting, pricing, valuation and other purposes.
- Public and private entities understand and estimate future needs and development of strategies to address them.
Estimated Cost
$30,000-$75,000
Estimated Timeline
9-12 months