Metcalfe, Mississippi — Health Concerns
Average Life Expectancy
Estimated average life expectancy for Washington County, Mississippi. Data is sourced from the Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).
Mississippi | United States | |||
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Average Life Expectancy | 73.33 | -2.23 | 76.32 | -5.22 |
Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure
The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Washington County, Mississippi, and is sourced from the CDC: National Diabetes Surveillance System (obesity and diabetes), Community Health Status Indicators Report (high blood pressure).
Health Factor | Mississippi | United States | ||
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Diabetes | 12.4% | -0.8% | 9.1% | +2.5% |
High Blood Pressure | 31.8% | +9% | 26.5% | +14.3% |
Obesity | 36.6% | +1.6% | 30.3% | +7.9% |
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Number of persons living with a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or chlamydia in Washington County, Mississippi, per 100,000 population. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).
STD | Mississippi | United States | ||
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HIV | 264.25 | +162.75 | 174.82 | +252.18 |
Chlamydia | 758.52 | +743.48 | 309.33 | +1192.67 |
Infant and Child Mortality
Number of infant (less than 1 year old) and child (1-17 years old) deaths in Washington County, Mississippi, per 100,000 population. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).
Mortality | Mississippi | United States | ||
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Infant | 1,140.00 | +282 | 763.37 | +658.63 |
Child | 106.09 | +13.91 | 68.11 | +51.89 |
Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases
Total number of reported cases of various diseases and conditions in Washington County, Mississippi (1999-2003). Source: Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).
Condition or Disease | Reported Cases |
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Severely Disabled | 3013 |
Major Depression | 3240 |
Haemophilus Influenzae B | 0 |
Hepatitis A | 3 |
Hepatitis B | 16 |
Measles | 0 |
Whooping Cough | 0 |
Syphilis | 13 |
E. coli | 4 |
Salmonella | 40 |
Shigella | 15 |