Newark, New Jersey — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

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

Average Life Expectancy
Compared to State and National
New Jersey United States
Average Life Expectancy 77.29 -2.59 76.32 -1.62

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Essex County, New Jersey, 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 New Jersey United States
Diabetes 8.2% +1% 9.1% +0.1%
High Blood Pressure 26.4% +0.5% 26.5% +0.4%
Obesity 25.3% +0.5% 30.3% -4.5%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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

Compared to State and National
STD New Jersey United States
HIV 423.67 +1161.33 174.82 +1410.18
Chlamydia 281.90 +399.1 309.33 +371.67

Infant and Child Mortality

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

Compared to State and National
Mortality New Jersey United States
Infant 582.48 +216.52 763.37 +35.63
Child 43.33 +23.67 68.11 -1.11

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

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

Cases Reported - 2001-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled10344
Major Depression39494
Haemophilus Influenzae B23
Hepatitis A113
Hepatitis B113
Measles0
Whooping Cough21
Syphilis241
E. coli12
Salmonella340
Shigella144