Buchtel, Ohio — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

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

Average Life Expectancy
Compared to State and National
Ohio United States
Average Life Expectancy 76.39 -1.49 76.32 -1.42

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Athens County, Ohio, 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 Ohio United States
Diabetes 9.9% +1.5% 9.1% +2.3%
High Blood Pressure 23.6% N/A 26.5% N/A
Obesity 31.2% +1% 30.3% +1.9%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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

Compared to State and National
STD Ohio United States
HIV 90.96 -32.96 174.82 -116.82
Chlamydia 235.17 +116.83 309.33 +42.67

Infant and Child Mortality

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

Compared to State and National
Mortality Ohio United States
Infant 690.79 -111.79 763.37 -184.37
Child 58.11 -13.11 68.11 -23.11

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

Total number of reported cases of various diseases and conditions in Athens County, Ohio (1999-2003). Source: Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Cases Reported - 1999-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled1115
Major Depression4431
Haemophilus Influenzae B4
Hepatitis A4
Hepatitis B4
Measles0
Whooping Cough7
Syphilis1
E. coli1
Salmonella42
Shigella3