Association Warns

• American Heart Association 於 2026 年 4 月 30 日發布了一份 Presidential Advisory，指出由於慢性疾病驅動成本上升，美國醫療保健的可負擔性已達危機點。 • 成本正迫使美國人延遲或避免就醫，進而導致健康成效惡化並增加醫療債務；一項 Gallup 調查顯示，民眾普遍擔憂無法獲得負擔得起的醫療服務。 • 一項 McLaughlin & Associates 民意調查發現，51% 的選民將醫療保險視為首要擔憂，其次是醫院帳單 (11%) 和藥物成本 (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.