As
part of the “Facts for Action: Chronic
Diseases and Related Risk Factors in Colorado” series of fact sheets, the
new documents present recent data on fruit and vegetable consumption,
cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and cancer in Colorado.
"Fruit and vegetable consumption in Colorado"
"Fruit and vegetable consumption in Colorado"
Healthy eating is important for
maintaining a healthy weight and overall health, yet many Coloradans do not eat
fruits and vegetables every day. This fact sheet examines fruit and vegetable
consumption among adults and youth and individual-level and community-level
factors associated with availability and consumption of fruits and vegetables.
"Cardiovascular Disease Burden and Disparities in Colorado"
"Cardiovascular Disease Burden and Disparities in Colorado"
Cardiovascular disease is costly and a
major cause of morbidity and mortality in Colorado. This fact sheet examines
the prevalence, trends, and disparities in cardiovascular disease and related
risk and preventive factors as well as hospital discharge and mortality rates
and trends.
"High Blood Pressure Awareness in Colorado"
Appendix: data tables | Disparities excerpt | Presentation slides
"High Blood Pressure Awareness in Colorado"
Appendix: data tables | Disparities excerpt | Presentation slides
Nearly 1 million adult Coloradans were
aware of having high blood pressure in 2013.This fact sheet examines the prevalence,
trends, and disparities in high blood pressure awareness, hospital discharge rates,
mortality rates, and comorbidities.
"Cancer Disparities in Colorado: A Focus on Race and Ethnicity"
Presentation slides
"Cancer Disparities in Colorado: A Focus on Race and Ethnicity"
Presentation slides
Cancer is the leading cause of death
in Colorado. This new fact sheet examines racial/ethnic differences in cancer
incidence and mortality.
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