Young, Arizona — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

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

Average Life Expectancy
Compared to State and National
Arizona United States
Average Life Expectancy 77.28 -2.08 76.32 -1.12

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Gila County, Arizona, 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 Arizona United States
Diabetes 8.7% -0% 9.1% -0.4%
High Blood Pressure 25.2% +9.3% 26.5% +8%
Obesity 28.1% -1.6% 30.3% -3.8%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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

Compared to State and National
STD Arizona United States
HIV 125.23 -79.23 174.82 -128.82
Chlamydia 331.40 -96.4 309.33 -74.33

Infant and Child Mortality

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

Compared to State and National
Mortality Arizona United States
Infant 714.00 +148 763.37 +98.63
Child 74.07 +43.93 68.11 +49.89

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

Total number of reported cases of various diseases and conditions in Gila County, Arizona (1999-2003). Source: Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Cases Reported - 1999-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled1698
Major Depression2899
Haemophilus Influenzae B2
Hepatitis A7
Hepatitis B12
Measles0
Whooping Cough6
Syphilis0
E. coli0
Salmonella45
Shigella15