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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cerebrovascular Disease (Stroke)
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This indicator shows the age-adjusted death rate per 100,000 population due to cerebrovascular disease and stroke.
Why is this important?
Cerebrovascular disease refers to conditions, including stroke, caused by problems with the blood vessels supplying the brain with blood. A stroke occurs when blood vessels carrying oxygen to the brain burst or become blocked, thereby cutting off the brain's supply of oxygen and other nutrients. Lack of oxygen causes brain cells to die, which can lead to brain damage and disability or death. Cerebrovascular disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, and although it is more common in older adults, it can occur at any age. The most important modifiable risk factor for cerebrovascular disease and stroke is high blood pressure. Other risk factors include high cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes mellitus, physical inactivity, obesity, excessive alcohol use, and tobacco use.
deaths per 100,000 population
| County | Source | Measurement Period | Deaths per 100,000 population | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
There are 18 County values. The lowest value is 32.3, and the highest value is 110.
Half of the values are between 42.1 and 48.9.
The middle (median) value is 45.6.
Data Sources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Data source for Counties - North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics, Vital Statistics
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Data source for Counties
Note: Data for this indicator was obtained from multiple sources. Please interpret with caution as methodology may differ.
Filed under: Health / Heart Disease & Stroke, Health / Mortality Data, Health Outcomes