Exhibit 40
Heart Disease Four-Year Average Age-Adjusted Mortality Rates for Upper East Texas Region by County, 1999-2002
Mortality rates from heart disease for Upper East Texas are among the highest in the state. Statewide, the average age-adjusted mortality rate was 189.8 per 100,000 persons, averaged over four years.
Seven counties in Upper East Texas had average age-adjusted mortality rates of 218.5 to 311.3 per 100,000 persons.
These counties are:
- Harrison
- Henderson
- Hopkins
- Marion
- Morris
- Red River
- Van Zandt
Eight counties in Upper East Texas had average age-adjusted mortality rates of 189.8 to 218.4 per 100,000 persons.
These counties are:
- Bowie
- Cass
- Cherokee
- Lamar
- Rusk
- Smith
- Upshur
- Wood
The following counties in Upper East had mortality rates below the statewide average age-adjusted mortality rate.
Seven counties in Upper East Texas had average age-adjusted mortality rates of 130.7 to 189.8 per 100,000 persons.
These counties are:
- Anderson
- Camp
- Delta
- Gregg
- Panola
- Rains
- Titus
Only Franklin County in Upper East Texas had an average age-adjusted mortality rate of 130.6 or below per 100,000 persons.
Source: Texas Department of State Health Services.
For more information on this exhibit, please contact the Comptroller’s Data Services Division at 512-463-4900 or at P.O. Box 13528, Austin, Texas 78711-3528.