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Research one of the leading causes of death in the United States, comparing data from your state (Maryland) with national data and examining risk factors associated with the health problem.
Websites:
• CDC: Leading Causes of Death
• Medical News Today: What Are the Top 10 Leading Causes of Death in the US?
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• United Health Foundation: America's Health Rankings
• Trust for America's Health
• Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Question
• Describe one of the leading causes of death.
• Compare your state's data with national data related to this health problem. Identify your sources of data.
• Describe the causes of this health problem and associated lifestyle, genetic, and environmental risk factors/determinants.

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This solution explains comparison of state and national data. The sources used are also included in the solution.

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The leading cause of death in Mary land is coronary heart disease. The total deaths by coronary heart disease are 6,582. Coronary heart disease is the leading the leading cause of death. It occurs if plaque builds up in the arteries of the heart. Plaque narrows the arteries and reduces blood flow to the heart muscle. Sudden cardiac death occurs in about 50% of the Coronary heart disease deaths that occur. Some patents have a history of angina, myocardial infarction, or previous cardiac arrest. However, in several cases death occurs without any history of cardiac disease.

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