New London, Connecticut — Health Concerns
Average Life Expectancy
Estimated average life expectancy for New London County, Connecticut. Data is sourced from the Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).
| Connecticut | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Life Expectancy | 78.41 | +0.39 | 76.32 | +2.48 |
Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure
The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in New London County, Connecticut, and is sourced from the CDC: National Diabetes Surveillance System (obesity and diabetes), Community Health Status Indicators Report (high blood pressure).
| Health Factor | Connecticut | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.0% | +0.4% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.9% | +0.4% | 26.5% | -1.2% |
| Obesity | 23.3% | +0% | 30.3% | -7% |
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Number of persons living with a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or chlamydia in New London County, Connecticut, per 100,000 population. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).
| STD | Connecticut | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIV | 258.25 | -27.25 | 174.82 | +56.18 |
| Chlamydia | 266.25 | -25.25 | 309.33 | -68.33 |
Infant and Child Mortality
Number of infant (less than 1 year old) and child (1-17 years old) deaths in New London County, Connecticut, per 100,000 population. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).
| Mortality | Connecticut | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant | 549.75 | +7.25 | 763.37 | -206.37 |
| Child | 36.38 | +3.63 | 68.11 | -28.11 |
Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases
Total number of reported cases of various diseases and conditions in New London County, Connecticut (2001-2003). Source: Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).
| Condition or Disease | Reported Cases |
|---|---|
| Severely Disabled | 8486 |
| Major Depression | 18761 |
| Haemophilus Influenzae B | 13 |
| Hepatitis A | 32 |
| Hepatitis B | 10 |
| Measles | 0 |
| Whooping Cough | 19 |
| Syphilis | 1 |
| E. coli | 14 |
| Salmonella | 106 |
| Shigella | 15 |