Lyman, Mississippi — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

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

Average Life Expectancy
Compared to State and National
Mississippi United States
Average Life Expectancy 73.33 +0.07 76.32 -2.92

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Harrison County, Mississippi, 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 Mississippi United States
Diabetes 12.4% -1.1% 9.1% +2.2%
High Blood Pressure 31.8% -2.5% 26.5% +2.8%
Obesity 36.6% -0.6% 30.3% +5.7%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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

Compared to State and National
STD Mississippi United States
HIV 264.25 +107.75 174.82 +197.18
Chlamydia 758.52 -172.52 309.33 +276.67

Infant and Child Mortality

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

Compared to State and National
Mortality Mississippi United States
Infant 1,140.00 -273 763.37 +103.63
Child 106.09 -28.09 68.11 +9.89

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

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

Cases Reported - 2001-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled5181
Major Depression11195
Haemophilus Influenzae B1
Hepatitis A45
Hepatitis B28
Measles0
Whooping Cough1
Syphilis4
E. coli1
Salmonella90
Shigella151