Heart Health

Management & Prevention

About Heart Health

Utah Million Hearts Coalition

Heart Health Data & Reports

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and Utah

it affects people and communities in different ways. When the heart isn’t healthy, it can impact the whole body and make everyday life more difficult.
Many risk factors for heart disease can be prevented or managed with the right information, care, and support. .

Utah Heart Health Statistics

27.3% of all adult Utahns have doctor-diagnosed high blood pressure (2023)
23.8% of all adult Utahns have doctor-diagnosed high cholesterol (2023)
3.0% of all adult Utahns have had a heart attack (2023)
2.5% of all adult Utahns have coronary heart disease (2023)
2.3% of all adult Utahns have had a stroke (2023)

What is being done?

The Utah Million Hearts Coalition is working to improve heart health statewide by improving self-measured blood pressure access,
addressing barriers in accessing resources, and working to improve clinical care practices.

Hypertension Control

Electronic Health Records

Team-based Care

Self-measured Blood Pressure

Social services and support needs

Clinical quality improvement

Take steps to protect your heart-
Preventing and managing high blood pressure and high cholesterol can greatly reduce your risk of heart disease. The resources and tips below can help you understand your numbers, make healthy changes, and connect with care when you need it.

Check your blood pressure-
Knowing your numbers is an important first step. You can:

Get your blood pressure checked at any clinic or most major pharmacy retailers
Use a home blood pressure monitor
View our map of blood pressure lending libraries to find places where you can check your BP or borrow a monitor

Healthy habits for your heart-
Small, realistic changes can make a big difference over time. These changes include:

Eating a heart-healthy diet
Limiting alcohol to recommended guidelines
Being physically active most days
Quitting smoking or vaping
Working toward a healthy weight in a sustainable way

Partner with your health care provider -
Your provider can help you make a plan that fits your lifestyle:

Ask how often to check your blood pressure and cholesterol
Discuss treatment options if your numbers are high
Take medications exactly as prescribed
Schedule follow-up visits to track your progress

Find support in your community-
Local health departments, clinics, and community organizations may offer programs that support:

If cost, transportation, or other challenges make it hard to get care, reach out to your provider or local health department to learn what resources are available.