Association Warns

• American Heart Association 于 2026 年 4 月 30 日发布了一份 Presidential Advisory，宣布由于慢性病驱动的成本上升，美国医疗保健的可负担性已处于危机点。 • 高昂的成本正迫使美国人推迟或放弃就医，导致健康状况恶化并增加了医疗债务；Gallup 调查显示，公众普遍对获得负担得起的医疗服务感到担忧。 • McLaughlin & Associates 的民意调查发现，51% 的选民将医疗保险列为首要关注点，其次是医院账单 (11%) 和药物成本 (10%)。

• The American Heart Association released a warning that 60% of US women are projected to develop cardiovascular disease by 2050, reflecting trends in aging populations and risk factor prevalence. • The projection underscores disparities in cardiovascular health outcomes between men and women and highlights the growing public health burden of heart disease. • This forecast emphasizes the need for enhanced prevention strategies, early intervention programs, and targeted health policy initiatives focused on women's cardiovascular health.

The American Lung Association's 24th annual State of Tobacco Control report warns of potential cuts to federal tobacco programs in 2026, as smoking remains the top preventable killer with 490,000 U.S. deaths yearly. Adult smoking rates fell to 11.6% in 2022 per CDC data, but policy changes could limit quitlines and youth protections. ALA CEO Harold Wimmer stated, 'These decisions directly affect whether people can access quitline counseling and kids are protected from next-generation products.' States are urged to bolster local efforts amid federal uncertainties.