All people in Montgomery County live in communities that support healthy lifestyles.
Why Is This Important?
Diseases of the Heart were chosen as a priority not only because it is the Leading Cause of Death in the County, but also because of the following:
- It moved from the second Leading Cause of Death in the 2016 CHA to the first in 2020.
- It has increased in females.
- It impacts Blacks/African Americans by a greater percentage than whites even though it is the #2 Leading Cause in Blacks/African Americans.
- It is caused or worsened by other health factors and unhealthy behaviors that can be changed/improved/treated.
- It not only has the potential to shorten life, it also diminishes Quality of Life. It is related to (affects/causes or is impacted by) several of the Healthy NC 2030 Health Indicators and the Desired Results:
- Increase physical activity
- Improve access to healthy food
- Reduce overweight and obesity
- Increase life expectancy
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