Counties with the highest heart disease rates in Alabama

Written by:
麻豆原创
July 7, 2023
Canva

Counties with the highest heart disease rates in Alabama

Heart disease has been the #1 cause of death in the United States since 1950.

Coronary heart disease, referring to damaged major blood vessels within the heart, is commonly caused by plaque buildup that narrows arteries and restricts blood flow. Lifestyle and genetics are major factors determining the likelihood of coronary heart disease; treatments range from lifestyle changes to surgery. American men in the last decade were than women, according to CDC data.

麻豆原创 investigated the counties with the highest heart disease rates in Alabama using data from the . Keep reading to see if your county is among those with the highest rate of heart disease in your home state.

You may also like: Best counties to retire to in Alabama
1 / 25
Canva

#25. Covington

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 9.6%
2 / 25
JNix // Shutterstock

#24. Washington

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 9.6%
3 / 25
Carl Banks Photography // Shutterstock

#23. Jackson

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 9.6%
4 / 25
Canva

#22. Bullock

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 9.7%
5 / 25
Canva

#21. Escambia

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 9.7%
You may also like: See how popular pumpkin spice is in Alabama
6 / 25
JNix // Shutterstock

#20. Clay

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 9.7%
7 / 25
Canva

#19. Clarke

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 9.8%
8 / 25
Leah G Moloney // Shutterstock

#18. Hale

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 9.8%
9 / 25
Canva

#17. Lamar

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 9.8%
10 / 25
Canva

#16. Dallas

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 9.8%
You may also like: Highest-rated IPAs in Alabama
11 / 25
Canva

#15. Tallapoosa

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 9.8%
12 / 25
Jennifer Kinkead McNutt // Shutterstock

#14. Marion

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 9.9%
13 / 25
JNix // Shutterstock

#13. Coosa

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 10.0%
14 / 25
JNix // Shutterstock

#12. Barbour

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 10.1%
15 / 25
Canva

#11. Fayette

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 10.1%
You may also like: Alabama's Halloween sweet tooth: 2025 candy and decor trends from Instacart data
16 / 25
Shackleford Photography // Shutterstock

#10. Cherokee

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 10.1%
17 / 25
Carolyn May Wright // Shutterstock

#9. Lowndes

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 10.1%
18 / 25
Canva

#8. Monroe

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 10.2%
19 / 25
Canva

#7. Choctaw

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 10.3%
20 / 25
Canva

#6. Geneva

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 10.3%
You may also like: Highest-rated Class of 2025 men's basketball recruits from Alabama
21 / 25
Canva

#5. Wilcox

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 10.4%
22 / 25
Canva

#4. Winston

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 10.5%
23 / 25
Canva

#3. Conecuh

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 10.9%
24 / 25
Canva

#2. Perry

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 11.1%
25 / 25
Canva

#1. Greene

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 11.9%
You may also like: How gas prices have changed in Alabama in the last week

Trending Now