Counties with the highest heart disease rates in Texas

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July 7, 2023
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Counties with the highest heart disease rates in Texas

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 Texas 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.

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#25. Houston

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 10.5%
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#24. Menard

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 10.5%
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#23. Newton

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 10.5%
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#22. McMullen

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 10.6%
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#21. Aransas

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 10.7%
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#20. Leon

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 10.7%
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#19. Marion

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 10.7%
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#18. Stonewall

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 10.8%
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#17. Concho

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 10.9%
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#16. Trinity

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 11.0%
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#15. Throckmorton

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 11.0%
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#14. Terrell

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 11.2%
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#13. Briscoe

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 11.2%
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#12. Hall

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 11.2%
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#11. Kimble

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 11.3%
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#10. Cottle

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 11.3%
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#9. Foard

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 11.4%
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#8. Llano

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 11.6%
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#7. San Augustine

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 11.8%
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#6. King

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 12.0%
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#5. Sabine

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 12.2%
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#4. Jeff Davis

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 12.3%
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#3. Edwards

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 12.4%
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#2. Real

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 12.4%
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#1. Presidio

- Prevalence of coronary heart disease: 13.4%
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