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National Vital Statistics System Heart Disease Data
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This collection provides detailed Heart Disease Mortality data concerning US adults aged 35 and over, spanning the period from 2016 through 2018. The data represents a three-year average, crucial for understanding long-term trends and spatial variations in cardiovascular health. Mortality rates are age-standardised, and county rates have been spatially smoothed to enhance statistical stability and usability. The metrics allow for granular analysis based on geographic location (state and county), gender, and race/ethnicity, serving as a vital resource for public health officials and researchers tracking heart conditions.
Columns (20 columns in total)
- Year: The year the data represents (2017 is the primary label count, representing the 3-year average).
- LocationAbbr: Abbreviation of the state or territory location.
- LocationDesc: Full name of the geographic location (e.g., county name).
- GeographicLevel: Indicates whether the data applies to the State or County level.
- DataSource: The system from which the data originates (National Vital Statistics System).
- Class & Topic: Identifies the data category as Cardiovascular Diseases and Heart Disease Mortality.
- Data_Value: The primary metric, representing the mortality rate.
- Data_Value_Unit: The unit of measure for the mortality rate, typically "per 100,000 population".
- Data_Value_Type: Specifies the data calculation method, such as "Age-adjusted, Spatially Smoothed, 3-year Average Rate".
- StratificationCategory1 & Stratification1: Details regarding gender stratification (e.g., Overall, Male, Female).
- StratificationCategory2 & Stratification2: Details regarding race/ethnicity stratification.
- LocationID: A unique numerical identifier for the location.
- Y_lat & X_lon: Geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) associated with the location.
Distribution
The data is delivered in a CSV file format, titled "Heart Disease Mortality.csv," with a size of approximately 15.11 MB. It consists of 20 columns and features roughly 59,100 valid records detailing mortality rates across various US locations and demographic groups.
Usage
This data product is ideally suited for geographical information systems (GIS) mapping and visualisation projects focusing on health disparities. Key applications include:
- Identifying geographical hotspots where heart disease mortality rates are elevated.
- Supporting policy creation aimed at reducing cardiovascular disease incidence in specific adult populations (35+).
- Epidemiological studies examining trends across gender and race/ethnicity strata.
- Resource allocation planning for public health campaigns and healthcare services.
Coverage
The geographic scope includes US states, territories, and counties. The time range covers a three-year average from 2016 to 2018. The data specifically focuses on US adults aged 35 years and older, offering stratification details based on gender and race/ethnicity. Data limitations sometimes result in "Insufficient Data" footnotes for certain smaller populations or geographical areas, which accounts for some missing values (around 45%) in the primary data value field.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Healthcare Policy Analysts: To evaluate current health trends and formulate preventative strategies.
- Epidemiologists: For conducting research into demographic and spatial risk factors associated with heart disease.
- Government Departments (HHS, CDC): For monitoring public health outcomes and updating national health atlases.
- Geographical Data Scientists: To integrate mortality rates with other demographic or environmental datasets for advanced spatial analysis.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- US Adult Heart Mortality Rates (2016-2018)
- Geospatial Heart Disease Death Rates, US 35+
- Age-Adjusted Heart Mortality Data by County and State
- National Vital Statistics System Heart Disease Data
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Original Data Source: National Vital Statistics System Heart Disease Data
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