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Heart Disease Hospitalization Rates, 2010-2012, Medicare Beneficiaries, Ages 65+, by County

The map shows that concentrations of counties with the highest heart disease hospitalization rates - meaning the top quintile - are located primarily in Louisiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. Pockets of high-rate counties also were found in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Mississippi, Arkansas, Missouri, Texas, and Michigan.

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The map shows that concentrations of counties with the highest heart disease hospitalization rates - meaning the top quintile - are located primarily in Louisiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. Pockets of high-rate counties also were found in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Mississippi, Arkansas, Missouri, Texas, and Michigan.

Software used:
ArcGIS

Data sources:
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Medicare Provider Analysis and review (MEDPAR) file, Part A (and year): 2010-2012

Key words: 
Heart Disease, Medicare

Location: 
USA

Health Issue: 
Chronic Disease

Author / Contact Information:
Elvira McIntyre, DHDSP/NCCDPHP

Citation:
“Heart Disease Hospitalization Rates, 2010-2012, Medicare Beneficiaries, Ages 65+, by County.” CDC. June 24, 2015. http://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/maps/national_maps/hd_hospitalization_all.htm.

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