Oklahoma's Heart Disease Mortality Rate Significantly Exceeds National Average
β’ Oklahoma reports 1,218 heart-related deaths per 100,000 residents annually, substantially higher than the U.S. national rate of 920 deaths per 100,000, according to research from Compare the Market. β’ Heart and vascular diseases rank as Oklahoma's leading cause of death, followed by cancer, accidents and injuries, and respiratory diseases. β’ America's Health Rankings data shows 11.4% of Oklahoma adults have been told by health professionals they are at risk for cardiovascular disease, placing the state at 43rd out of 50 in cardiovascular risk awareness.
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