Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heart Disease
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This indicator shows the age-adjusted death rate per 100,000 population due to heart disease.
Why is this important?
Heart disease is a term that encompasses a variety of different diseases affecting the heart and is the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for 25.4% of total deaths. The most common type in the United States is coronary artery disease, which can cause heart attack, angina, heart failure, and arrhythmias. Coronary artery disease occurs when plaque builds up in the arteries that supply blood to the heart and the arteries narrow (atherosclerosis). There are many modifiable risk factors for atherosclerosis, including tobacco smoking, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and high levels of low-density lipoprotein in blood serum. Moreover, it is important to note that heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States.
deaths per 100,000 population
| County | Source | Measurement Period | Deaths per 100,000 population | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Data Sources
- Maryland Department of Health
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Data source for Counties - Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Data source for Counties
Note: Data for this indicator was obtained from multiple sources. Please interpret with caution as methodology may differ.
Filed under: Health / Heart Disease & Stroke, Health / Mortality Data, Health Outcomes