Westerly, Rhode Island — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

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

Average Life Expectancy
Compared to State and National
Rhode Island United States
Average Life Expectancy 78.62 +0.48 76.32 +2.78

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Washington County, Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island United States
Diabetes 6.6% -0.8% 9.1% -3.3%
High Blood Pressure 27.8% -2.8% 26.5% -1.5%
Obesity 23.3% -2.4% 30.3% -9.4%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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

Compared to State and National
STD Rhode Island United States
HIV 117.40 -65.4 174.82 -122.82
Chlamydia 205.60 -55.6 309.33 -159.33

Infant and Child Mortality

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

Compared to State and National
Mortality Rhode Island United States
Infant 579.00 +24 763.37 -160.37
Child 41.75 -4.75 68.11 -31.11

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

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

Cases Reported - 2001-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled2566
Major Depression9964
Haemophilus Influenzae B6
Hepatitis A12
Hepatitis B8
Measles0
Whooping Cough3
Syphilis1
E. coli4
Salmonella44
Shigella1