Laupahoehoe, Hawaii — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

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

Average Life Expectancy
Compared to State and National
Hawaii United States
Average Life Expectancy 79.66 -2.36 76.32 +0.98

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Hawaii County, Hawaii, 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 Hawaii United States
Diabetes 7.0% +0.1% 9.1% -2%
High Blood Pressure 23.9% +0% 26.5% -2.6%
Obesity 23.2% +1% 30.3% -6.1%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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

Compared to State and National
STD Hawaii United States
HIV N/A 174.82 N/A
Chlamydia 264.40 +43.6 309.33 -1.33

Infant and Child Mortality

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

Compared to State and National
Mortality Hawaii United States
Infant 572.75 +75.25 763.37 -115.37
Child 52.25 +7.75 68.11 -8.11

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

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

Cases Reported - 2001-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled4503
Major Depression8436
Haemophilus Influenzae B9
Hepatitis A6
Hepatitis B2
Measles0
Whooping Cough12
Syphilis3
E. coli16
Salmonella126
Shigella25