Forest, Wisconsin — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

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

Average Life Expectancy
Compared to State and National
Wisconsin United States
Average Life Expectancy 77.99 +0.01 76.32 +1.68

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Vernon County, Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin United States
Diabetes 7.6% -0.4% 9.1% -1.9%
High Blood Pressure 23.5% -9.2% 26.5% -12.2%
Obesity 29.6% -1.7% 30.3% -2.4%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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

Compared to State and National
STD Wisconsin United States
HIV 53.81 N/A 174.82 N/A
Chlamydia 235.99 -185.99 309.33 -259.33

Infant and Child Mortality

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

Compared to State and National
Mortality Wisconsin United States
Infant 579.65 +99.35 763.37 -84.37
Child 57.44 +9.56 68.11 -1.11

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

Total number of reported cases of various diseases and conditions in Vernon County, Wisconsin (1999-2003). Source: Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Cases Reported - 1999-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled779
Major Depression1845
Haemophilus Influenzae B2
Hepatitis A1
Hepatitis B0
Measles0
Whooping Cough7
Syphilis0
E. coli9
Salmonella15
Shigella2