Magnolia, Delaware — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

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

Average Life Expectancy
Compared to State and National
Delaware United States
Average Life Expectancy 76.27 -0.47 76.32 -0.52

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Kent County, Delaware, 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 Delaware United States
Diabetes 9.2% +1.8% 9.1% +1.9%
High Blood Pressure 29.0% -0.4% 26.5% +2.1%
Obesity 29.5% +3% 30.3% +2.2%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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

Compared to State and National
STD Delaware United States
HIV N/A 174.82 N/A
Chlamydia 523.00 +86 309.33 +299.67

Infant and Child Mortality

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

Compared to State and National
Mortality Delaware United States
Infant 766.33 -113.33 763.37 -110.37
Child 62.00 -3 68.11 -9.11

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

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

Cases Reported - 2001-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled3114
Major Depression8167
Haemophilus Influenzae B0
Hepatitis A5
Hepatitis B5
Measles0
Whooping Cough3
Syphilis2
E. coli2
Salmonella51
Shigella31