IDPH Heart Disease & Stroke

The Illinois Department of Public Health's Heart and Stroke hub, covering cardiovascular disease as Illinois' leading cause of death. The page presents key statistics, fast facts on risk factors, and an overview of IDPH's CDC-funded Cardiovascular Health Program, which focuses on reducing health disparities tied to social determinants of health, particularly among non-Hispanic Black and rural populations. It outlines IDPH's collaborative strategies for prevention and disease management, including a planned learning collaborative. The page also links to subtopic pages on cholesterol, heart attack, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, physical activity, tobacco, stroke, and warning signs, as well as external resources and publications.