Cumberland, Rhode Island — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

Estimated average life expectancy for Providence 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 -0.92 76.32 +1.38

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Providence 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% +1.7% 9.1% -0.8%
High Blood Pressure 27.8% -1.1% 26.5% +0.2%
Obesity 23.3% +3.7% 30.3% -3.3%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Number of persons living with a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or chlamydia in Providence 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 +170.6 174.82 +113.18
Chlamydia 205.60 +245.4 309.33 +141.67

Infant and Child Mortality

Number of infant (less than 1 year old) and child (1-17 years old) deaths in Providence 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 +178 763.37 -6.37
Child 41.75 +15.25 68.11 -11.11

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

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

Cases Reported - 2001-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled20678
Major Depression48257
Haemophilus Influenzae B24
Hepatitis A85
Hepatitis B65
Measles0
Whooping Cough38
Syphilis45
E. coli17
Salmonella263
Shigella55