Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death in the U.S., with high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes contributing to the rising numbers.

Heart disease continues to be the number one cause of death in the U.S., claiming 941,652 lives in 2022, according to the American Heart Association. That’s an increase from 931,500 deaths the previous year. Heart disease now kills one person every 34 seconds.

A new report published Monday found that heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States.

Heart disease continues as America's leading killer, claiming more than 941,000 lives in 2022, according to new statistics released today by the American Heart Association. The death toll represents an increase of more than 10,

More Americans die of heart disease than any other cause of death. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook breaks down the risk factors and shares tips to protect your heart.