Bellflower (California) : Health Conditions and Public Awareness Report

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According to year 2015 data published by CDC, out of 76616 adults living in Bellflower around 23444 adults are suffering from High Cholesterol. We have gathered information from government databases about health of adult population of Bellflower and tried to bring it here to make you aware of that. Awareness at the right time can save you from future health conditions.
  • City : Bellflower
  • State : California
  • Location : (33.8880417923, -118.127100236)
  • Adult Population : 76616

Major Health Conditions among people of Bellflower (California)

  • Around 23444 adults in Bellflower are suffering from High Cholesterol. It makes around 30.6% of adult population of this city.
  • Around 22448 adults in Bellflower are suffering from High Blood Pressure. It makes around 29.3% of adult population of this city.
  • Around 14557 adults in Bellflower are suffering from Arthritis. It makes around 19% of adult population of this city.
  • Physical Health of around 9960 adults in Bellflower was not good for more than 14 days during year 2016. It makes around 13% of adult population of this city.
  • Mental Health of around 9654 adults in Bellflower was not good for more than 14 days during year 2016. It makes around 12.6% of adult population of this city.
  • Around 9117 adults in Bellflower are suffering from Teeth Loss. It makes around 11.9% of adult population of this city.
  • Around 8504 adults in Bellflower are suffering from Diabetes. It makes around 11.1% of adult population of this city.
  • Around 6512 adults in Bellflower were suffering from Asthma during year 2016. It makes around 8.5% of adult population of this city.
  • Around 4290 adults in Bellflower were suffering from COPD(Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) during year 2016. It makes around 5.6% of adult population of this city.
  • Around 4137 adults in Bellflower are suffering from Coronary Heart Disease. It makes around 5.4% of adult population of this city.
  • Till year 2016 around 4061 adults in Bellflower were suffering from Cancer(except skin cancer). It makes around 5.3% of adult population of this city.
  • Kidneys of 2298 adults in Bellflower were not functioning properly due to Chronic Kidney Disease till year 2016. It makes around 3% of adult population of this city.
  • Around 2298 adults in Bellflower have suffered from Stroke at some point in their adult life. It makes around 3% of adult population of this city.

Unhealthy Behaviors found in people of Bellflower (California)

Following unhealthy behaviors were reported among the adult population of Bellflower
  • 28961 adults, i.e. 37.8% of adult population of this city, are suffering from lack of sleep, which means they are sleeping for less than 7 hours per day.
  • 20610 adults, i.e. 26.9% of adult population of this city, can be categorized as obese. However we have categorized it into unhealthy behaviors, but now obesity is a disease, so these people fall into diseased category in modern terminology. Know your obesity level using our BMI Calculator
  • 17622 adults, i.e. 23% of adult population of this city, are physically inactive. Physical Inactivity as a behavioral trait can be an invitation to various diseases.
  • 12105 adults, i.e. 15.8% of adult population of this city, are indulged in binge drinking, which means they are drinking more than 4 or 5 drinks in a single session.
  • 10726 adults, i.e. 14% of adult population of this city, are currently smoking. If you want to know how much damage smoking has done to you, then you may use our Smoking Damage Calculator.

Preventive Measures taken by people of Bellflower (California)

Following preventive measures were reported by the adult population of Bellflower to keep them on safer side. It is something good which should be further improved.
  • 79.9% of women in age group of 21-65 have gone through Pap Smear Test during year 2016.
  • 74.2% of women in age group 50-74 have gone through Mammography during year 2016.
  • 56696 adults, i.e. 74% of adult population of this city, regularly went for Cholesterol Screening.
  • 51256 adults, i.e. 66.9% of adult population of this city, regularly went for Annual Checkup.
  • 47119 adults, i.e. 61.5% of adult population of this city, regularly went for Colorectal Cancer Screening.
  • 45050 adults, i.e. 58.8% of adult population of this city, regularly went for Dental Visit.
  • 40990 adults, i.e. 53.5% of adult population of this city, are taking Blood Pressure Medication to keep their BP in check. Read New High Blood Pressure Guidelines by American Heart Association
  • 32.9% of adult women above the age of 65 are up to date on a core set of clinical preventive services: Flu shot past Year, PPV shot ever, Colorectal cancer screening, and Mammogram past 2 Years.
  • 26.6% of adult men above the age of 65 are up to date on a core set of clinical preventive services: Flu shot past Year, PPV shot ever, Colorectal cancer screening.
  • 16.7% of adult population in the age group of 18 to 64 have not taken health insurance. In other words 83.3% adults in 18-64 age group have taken health insurance, which is a good thing.

Reference : https://chronicdata.cdc.gov/

Disclaimer : The data used in this page is extracted from the public database provided by CDC on their website. The number of adults shown in the above data are approximate figures. If you find some stats inaccurate then you may verify them from https://chronicdata.cdc.gov/ .

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