Bronx, New York — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

Estimated average life expectancy for Bronx County, New York. Data is sourced from the Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Average Life Expectancy
Compared to State and National
New York United States
Average Life Expectancy 77.56 -2.56 76.32 -1.32

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Bronx County, New York, and is sourced from the CDC: National Diabetes Surveillance System (obesity and diabetes), Community Health Status Indicators Report (high blood pressure).

Population Diagnosed
Compared to State and National
Health Factor New York United States
Diabetes 8.1% +1.5% 9.1% +0.5%
High Blood Pressure 26.0% -1.5% 26.5% -2%
Obesity 27.2% +0.1% 30.3% -3%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Number of persons living with a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or chlamydia in Bronx County, New York, per 100,000 population. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).

Compared to State and National
STD New York United States
HIV 374.75 +1669.25 174.82 +1869.18
Chlamydia 294.29 +1038.71 309.33 +1023.67

Infant and Child Mortality

Number of infant (less than 1 year old) and child (1-17 years old) deaths in Bronx County, New York, per 100,000 population. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).

Compared to State and National
Mortality New York United States
Infant 568.46 +103.54 763.37 -91.37
Child 47.20 +9.8 68.11 -11.11

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

Total number of reported cases of various diseases and conditions in Bronx County, New York (2001-2003). Source: Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Cases Reported - 2001-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled82567
Major Depression70567
Haemophilus Influenzae B54
Hepatitis A240
Hepatitis B341
Measles0
Whooping Cough52
Syphilis163
E. coli5
Salmonella833
Shigella187