Edison, New Jersey — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

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

Average Life Expectancy
Compared to State and National
New Jersey United States
Average Life Expectancy 77.29 +1.01 76.32 +1.98

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Middlesex County, New Jersey, 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 Jersey United States
Diabetes 8.2% -0.1% 9.1% -1%
High Blood Pressure 26.4% -2.2% 26.5% -2.3%
Obesity 25.3% -1.8% 30.3% -6.8%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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

Compared to State and National
STD New Jersey United States
HIV 423.67 -125.67 174.82 +123.18
Chlamydia 281.90 -67.9 309.33 -95.33

Infant and Child Mortality

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

Compared to State and National
Mortality New Jersey United States
Infant 582.48 -152.48 763.37 -333.37
Child 43.33 -9.33 68.11 -34.11

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

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

Cases Reported - 2001-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled11772
Major Depression40772
Haemophilus Influenzae B17
Hepatitis A79
Hepatitis B47
Measles1
Whooping Cough16
Syphilis23
E. coli20
Salmonella271
Shigella85