Henrico, Richmond have higher heart disease death rates than most of Virginia
Virginia Department of Health (VDH) chronic disease data from 2023 show that Henrico and Richmond had hospitalization and death rates for cardiovascular disease higher than statewide rates. Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) encourage you to take action to prioritize heart health as February marks the beginning of American Heart Month.
"We know that access to healthy nutrition is something that can be an issue for some of our communities," RHHD Director Dr. Elaine Perry said.
Dr. Perry said challenges in access to healthcare and not feeling safe walking or exercising outside in your neighborhood may contribute to Central Virginia’s higher death rates for cardiovascular disease. Heart disease was the leading cause of death in Virginia, Richmond and Henrico, according to CDC data from 2023.
Perry said it’s never too late to start building healthy heart habits.
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