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Adults who Experienced a Stroke

Region: Rio Grande Valley
Measurement Period: 2022
This indicator shows the percentage of adults who have ever been told by a health care provider that they had a stroke.

Why is this important?

Cardiovascular diseases, including heart disease and stroke, account for more than one-third of all U.S. deaths and a leading cause of disability. Heart disease is a term that encompasses a variety of different diseases affecting the heart. The most common type in the United States is coronary artery disease, which can cause heart attack, angina, heart failure, and arrhythmias. There are many modifiable risk factors for heart disease and stroke including tobacco smoking, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and poor diet. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol are also important prevention strategies. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a 12-13 point reduction in systolic blood pressure can reduce heart disease risk by 21%, stroke risk by 37%, and risk for death from heart disease or stroke by 25%.
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Region: Rio Grande Valley

Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, & Willacy counties.
4.2%
Source: CDC - PLACES
Measurement period: 2022
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: October 2024
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Compared to TX Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 4.2% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 4.1% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.6%.
TX Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Rio Grande Valley has a value of 4.2% which is in the best 50% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 4.2% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.8%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the US Value (3.6%), Rio Grande Valley has a value of 4.2% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(3.6%)
Technical note: Sub-county small area estimates use state and county data from the CDC's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) in tandem with demographic data for census tracts and cities. It is not appropriate to use this data for evaluation purposes.
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  • CDC - PLACES
    Note: This source uses Zip Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) for its Zip Code data. Learn more
    Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)

Filed under: Health / Heart Disease & Stroke, Health Outcomes, Adults

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