Total mortality rates and coronary heart disease (CHD) mortality ratesare declining in the USA. Accordingly, the oldest individuals (85+years) comprise the fastest growing segment of the population. Howdo these declines in mortality apply to and re-apportion other age groups?We examined trends in CHD mortality for the USA population over 25 yearsof age, focusing on changes occurring among individuals 65-74 and 75-84years of age. [Med Arch 2010; 64(5.000): 281-283]

total mortality, coronary heart disease, USA