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Average Life Expectancy

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

Average Life Expectancy
Compared to State and National
Minnesota United States
Average Life Expectancy 78.90 +0.6 76.32 +3.18

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Martin County, Minnesota, 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 Minnesota United States
Diabetes 7.2% -0.6% 9.1% -2.5%
High Blood Pressure 23.2% N/A 26.5% N/A
Obesity 28.1% -1.2% 30.3% -3.4%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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

Compared to State and National
STD Minnesota United States
HIV 61.91 -26.91 174.82 -139.82
Chlamydia 147.22 -51.22 309.33 -213.33

Infant and Child Mortality

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

Deaths per 100,000
Compared to State and National
Mortality Minnesota United States
Infant 570.39 N/A 763.37 N/A
Child 50.64 N/A 68.11 N/A

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

Total number of reported cases of various diseases and conditions in Martin County, Minnesota (1994-2003). Source: Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Cases Reported - 1994-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled236
Major Depression1181
Haemophilus Influenzae B2
Hepatitis A5
Hepatitis B0
Measles0
Whooping Cough1
Syphilis0
E. coli3
Salmonella31
Shigella2