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N.C. Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Division of General Services CONTRACT ADDENDUM Adult Health Office, Section,- or Branch Orange County Health Dept. Conrractor HEALTH PROMOTION PROGRAM ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT I. NEED Page 1 of 5 FY 1990 -1991 91- 5505 -068 Contract Number Health Promotion Activity The State of North Carolina Health Promotion Program has as its guiding goal: "Reduce disability and premature mortality in North Carolina adults from: 1) cardiovascular disease; 2) cancer; 3) injury; and 4) other leading causes of premature mortality and disease. "* Cardiovascular Disease By the year 2000, the outcome objective of the State program is: To reduce the North Carolina age- adjusted rate for cardiovascular disease from 235.5 to less than 155.9 per 100,000.* The leading cause of death in the adult population in Orange County is cardiovascular disease. When the total population is considered for heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, and atherosclerosis, Orange County statistics suggest that more work needs to be done to reach the State goal of 155.9 per 100,000. 1984 -1988 age- adjusted, race -sex specific rate per 100,000. ** 172.8 Primary data collected through the Health Promotion Program's cholesterol /blood pressure screenings indicate that the precursors of death due to heart and cerebrovascular disease are at significant levels in Orange County. Data collected 1988 -1989: Orange Countv Emvlovees Screening Clinic 37% elevated blood cholesterol 22% 200 -239 mg /dl - Moderate risk level 15% X240 mg /dl -High risk level 14% elevated blood pressure day of screening 71% weight and dietary problems 46% below average in cardiovascular fitness Community /Worksite Screenings 43% elevated blood cholesterol 12% elevated blood pressure day of screening Reviewed by DEHNR 3300 (Revised 2/90) General Services Division (Review 1/95) Initials Date