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Heart Disease Deaths

Lancaster County’s rate of deaths from heart disease is lower than the U.S. rate

An indicator of health in a community is the number of individuals who die due to chronic diseases, including heart disease. 

• Lancaster County is lower than the U.S. in the rate of deaths due to heart disease. In 2020, Lancaster County had 142 deaths due to heart disease per 100,000 residents, while the U.S. had 212 deaths due to heart disease per 100,000 residents.