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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Interactive Atlas of Heart Disease and Stroke Available Online


June 29, 2012 / 61(25);472

CDC's Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention has created the Interactive Atlas of Heart Disease and Stroke, a new online mapping tool that documents geographic disparities in the burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) at state and county levels. Users can create county-level maps of nine different CVD outcomes, by sex, race/ethnicity, and age group, and can overlay maps with congressional boundaries and locations of health-care facilities. Users also can view maps showing county-level social determinants of health and health services, including poverty, education, and food acquisition determinants.

The Interactive Atlas of Heart Disease and Stroke is available at http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/dhdspatlas. The atlas is designed to be a valuable tool for public health professionals, researchers, community leaders, and others interested in monitoring CVD trends, setting research priorities, and planning patient services.


1 comment:

Unknown said...

Because heart disease can interfere with a person's ability to complete normal everyday activities, sufferers and their families may experience a range of feelings from depression to discouragement. Online and local support groups are available, which provide a forum for heart disease patients (and their families) to communicate with those in similar situations and express their concerns. Thanks.
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