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What was the leading cause of death for those 65 and over in 2010?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 500,000 deaths among those 65 and over in 2010 were caused by heart disease. In 2010, heart disease was the leading cause of death for seniors, a position it had held for decades.

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