Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
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
Adults with Heart Disease
This indicator is archived and is no longer being updated. Click to learn more
This indicator shows the percentage of adults who have ever been diagnosed with heart disease.
Why is this important?
Heart disease is a term that encompasses a variety of different diseases affecting the heart. Not only is heart disease one of the leading causes of death in women, but it is the leading cause of death in the United States overall. The most common type is coronary artery disease, which can cause heart attack, angina, heart failure, and arrhythmias. Coronary artery disease occurs when plaque builds up in the arteries that supply blood to the heart and the arteries narrow (atherosclerosis). There are many modifiable risk factors for atherosclerosis including tobacco smoking, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and high levels of low-density lipoprotein in blood serum.
| Census Place | Source | Measurement Period | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
There are 19 Census Place values. The lowest value is 4.8%, and the highest value is 14.4%.
Half of the values are between 5.6% and 8.9%.
The middle (median) value is 6.3%.
Data Source
- California Health Interview Survey, Neighborhood Edition
Note: This source uses Zip Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) for its Zip Code data. Learn more
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Health / Heart Disease & Stroke, Health Status, Adults