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The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.

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Heart Disease

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A Healthy Heart = A Healthy Life

Heart disease, also called cardiovascular disease, is a common name for many conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels in people of all ages. Heart disease accounts for approximately 2 out of 10 deaths in Florida. In 2020, 5.2% of Florida adults had a heart attack, corresponding approximately to 902,642 individuals. In Florida, in 2019, 11% of adult persons with any disability reported ever having heart disease compared to 4% of adult persons with no disability.