{"id":208085,"date":"2026-03-27T09:36:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T09:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/208085\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T09:36:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T09:36:09","slug":"this-disease-is-floridas-biggest-killer-right-now-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/208085\/","title":{"rendered":"This disease is Florida\u2019s biggest killer right now"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2013 Some areas of Florida may be healthier than others<\/a>, but there are two afflictions that are leading the way in fatalities across the state.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s according to the latest data<\/a> from the Florida Department of Health, which examines the leading causes of death for state residents.<\/p>\n

Per the data, causes like stroke and cancer are big killers in the state, though the leading cause of death is heart disease \u2014 especially among older Florida residents.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s in line with other figures, which show that heart disease is the leading killer nationwide<\/a>, as well.<\/p>\n

\u201cHeart disease\u201d can actually refer to a few different types of conditions, such as heart attacks and heart failure.<\/p>\n

However, there are some common risk factors for heart disease, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol and smoking, CDC officials report<\/a>.<\/p>\n

[BELOW: Why is Gen Z flocking to The Villages?]<\/p>\n

\u201cAbout half of people in the United States have at least one of these three risk factors,\u201d the agency\u2019s website reads.<\/p>\n

Other medical conditions and lifestyle choices that could put you at risk for heart disease include diabetes, obesity, unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, and excessive alcohol.<\/p>\n

But the FDOH has provided some tips for avoiding heart disease as you get older.<\/p>\n

Eat a healthy diet \u2014 Click here<\/a> for tips on effective food choices to avoid heart disease.Maintain a healthy weight \u2014 You can check your Body Mass Index here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Get enough physical activity \u2014 Adults are encouraged to get around 150 minutes of moderate activity per week (or 75 minutes for vigorous activity).<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t smoke \u2014 Breathing in cigarette smoke can get in the way of your body\u2019s ability to deliver oxygen-rich blood to your heart.<\/p>\n

Limit alcohol use \u2014 Drinking too heavily or binge drinking can greatly raise your risk of heart disease.<\/p>\n

[BELOW: Florida\u2019s fattest city may be closer than you think]<\/p>\n

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