We use the term "Heart Disease" to refer to any condition that affects the blood flow to the heart.
Some examples of heart diseases are:
The public health impact of heart disease and stroke is significant, both in terms of disease burden and financial burden. Heart disease and stroke are the number one and number three causes of death in Maryland respectively. Coronary heart disease and stroke have high prevalence, and result in high rates of hospitalization and mortality. The overall prevalence of coronary heart disease in Maryland in 2014 was 3.2% , heart attack was 3.1%, and stroke was 3.1%.
Several health conditions, your lifestyle, and your age and family history can increase your risk for heart disease. These are called risk factors. About half of all Americans (47%) have at least one of the three key risk factors for heart disease:
Other important risk factors for heart disease include diabetes and obesity. It is estimated that Maryland residents reporting these risk factors are also more likely to report having coronary heart disease.
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