Statistics
The following table highlights the prevalence and mortality data of cardiovascular disease and risk factors between females in West Virginia and females in the United States.
| Health Indicator | West Virginia Females | United States Females |
|---|---|---|
| Prevalence of high cholesterol | 39.6% (2009) | 36.2% (2009) |
| Prevalence of hypertension | 36.3% (2009) | 27.8% (2009) |
| Prevalence of obesity | 32.1% (2009) | 26.0% (2009) |
| Prevalence of tobacco use | 23.6% (2009) | 16.7% (2009) |
| Cardiovascular Disease Associated Mortality | ||
| Age-adjusted mortality rate for heart disease | 187.8 per 100,000 population (2007) |
154.0 per 100,000 population (2007) |
| Age-adjusted mortality rate for stroke | 48.2 per 100,000 population (2007) |
41.3 per 100,000 population (2007) |
| Age-adjusted mortality rate for diabetes | 29.9 per 100,000 population (2007) |
19.5 per 100,000 population (2007) |
Prevalence of Risk Factors Among West Virginia WISEWOMAN Participants
The West Virginia WISEWOMAN program screens for heart disease and stroke risk factors. Between June 30, 2009 and June 29, 2010, the West Virginia WISEWOMAN program screened 1,378 women at 28 provider sites throughout West Virginia. The following data is a summary of the proportion of women who were identified as having cardiovascular disease risk factors:
- 78% of enrolled women were either overweight or obese
- 42% had an abnormal glucose value
- 46% had an abnormal cholesterol value
- 68% had an abnormal blood pressure value
- 90% ate less than 5 fruits and vegetables per day
- 46% exercised less than 150 minutes per week
- 42% reported smoking some days or everyday