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High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
U.S. State Info
Heart Disease Death Rates
2002-2007, Adults Ages 35+, by County
![High blood pressure and high blood cholesterol increase the risk for heart disease and stroke. This map shows heart disease death rates for US adults age 35 and over from 2002-2007 by county. Counties with the highest heart disease death rates are located primarily in the Southern United States. High blood pressure and high blood cholesterol increase the risk for heart disease and stroke. This map shows heart disease death rates for US adults age 35 and over from 2002-2007 by county. Counties with the highest heart disease death rates are located primarily in the Southern United States.](images/stateinfor-626a.gif)
SOURCES: National Vital Statistics System and US Census Bureau.
Stroke Death Rates
2002-2007, Adults Ages 35+, by County
High Blood Pressure and High Cholesterol Among US Adults
SOURCES: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2005–2008.
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