Welcome, North Carolina — Health Concerns
Average Life Expectancy
Estimated average life expectancy for Davidson County, North Carolina. Data is sourced from the Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).
North Carolina | United States | |||
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Average Life Expectancy | 75.26 | +1.14 | 76.32 | +0.08 |
Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure
The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Davidson County, North Carolina, and is sourced from the CDC: National Diabetes Surveillance System (obesity and diabetes), Community Health Status Indicators Report (high blood pressure).
Health Factor | North Carolina | United States | ||
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Diabetes | 10.1% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
High Blood Pressure | 28.3% | -0.1% | 26.5% | +1.7% |
Obesity | 30.9% | -1.6% | 30.3% | -1% |
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Number of persons living with a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or chlamydia in Davidson County, North Carolina, per 100,000 population. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).
STD | North Carolina | United States | ||
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HIV | 233.86 | -74.86 | 174.82 | -15.82 |
Chlamydia | 375.10 | -104.1 | 309.33 | -38.33 |
Infant and Child Mortality
Number of infant (less than 1 year old) and child (1-17 years old) deaths in Davidson County, North Carolina, per 100,000 population. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).
Mortality | North Carolina | United States | ||
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Infant | 868.56 | -15.56 | 763.37 | +89.63 |
Child | 71.06 | -10.06 | 68.11 | -7.11 |
Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases
Total number of reported cases of various diseases and conditions in Davidson County, North Carolina (2001-2003). Source: Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).
Condition or Disease | Reported Cases |
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Severely Disabled | 3558 |
Major Depression | 9027 |
Haemophilus Influenzae B | 0 |
Hepatitis A | 0 |
Hepatitis B | 0 |
Measles | 0 |
Whooping Cough | 0 |
Syphilis | 7 |
E. coli | 0 |
Salmonella | 0 |
Shigella | 0 |