Boynton Beach (Florida) : Health Conditions and Public Awareness Report

According to year 2015 data published by CDC, out of 68217 adults living in Boynton Beach around 22375 adults are suffering from High Cholesterol. We have gathered information from government databases about health of adult population of Boynton Beach 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 : Boynton Beach State : Florida Location : (26.5279818052, -80.0814660417) Adult Population : 68217

Major Health Conditions among people of Boynton Beach (Florida)

• Around 22375 adults in Boynton Beach are suffering from High Cholesterol. It makes around 32.8% of adult population of this city.
• Around 20397 adults in Boynton Beach are suffering from High Blood Pressure. It makes around 29.9% of adult population of this city.
• Around 15895 adults in Boynton Beach are suffering from Arthritis. It makes around 23.3% of adult population of this city.
• Physical Health of around 9482 adults in Boynton Beach was not good for more than 14 days during year 2016. It makes around 13.9% of adult population of this city.
• Mental Health of around 9209 adults in Boynton Beach was not good for more than 14 days during year 2016. It makes around 13.5% of adult population of this city.
• Around 8732 adults in Boynton Beach are suffering from Teeth Loss. It makes around 12.8% of adult population of this city.
• Around 7504 adults in Boynton Beach are suffering from Diabetes. It makes around 11% of adult population of this city.
• Around 5594 adults in Boynton Beach were suffering from Asthma during year 2016. It makes around 8.2% of adult population of this city.
• Around 5048 adults in Boynton Beach were suffering from COPD(Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) during year 2016. It makes around 7.4% of adult population of this city.
• Till year 2016 around 4366 adults in Boynton Beach were suffering from Cancer(except skin cancer). It makes around 6.4% of adult population of this city.
• Around 4366 adults in Boynton Beach are suffering from Coronary Heart Disease. It makes around 6.4% of adult population of this city.
• Around 2319 adults in Boynton Beach have suffered from Stroke at some point in their adult life. It makes around 3.4% of adult population of this city.
• Kidneys of 2047 adults in Boynton Beach were not functioning properly due to Chronic Kidney Disease till year 2016. It makes around 3% of adult population of this city.

Unhealthy Behaviors found in people of Boynton Beach (Florida)

Following unhealthy behaviors were reported among the adult population of Boynton Beach

• 28310 adults, i.e. 41.5% of adult population of this city, are suffering from lack of sleep, which means they are sleeping for less than 7 hours per day.
• 20874 adults, i.e. 30.6% of adult population of this city, are physically inactive. Physical Inactivity as a behavioral trait can be an invitation to various diseases.
• 18282 adults, i.e. 26.8% 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
• 12757 adults, i.e. 18.7% 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.
• 12279 adults, i.e. 18% 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.

Preventive Measures taken by people of Boynton Beach (Florida)

Following preventive measures were reported by the adult population of Boynton Beach to keep them on safer side. It is something good which should be further improved.

• 79.8% of women in age group of 21-65 have gone through Pap Smear Test during year 2016.
• 53005 adults, i.e. 77.7% of adult population of this city, regularly went for Annual Checkup.
• 52527 adults, i.e. 77% of adult population of this city, regularly went for Cholesterol Screening.
• 76% of women in age group 50-74 have gone through Mammography during year 2016.
• 44819 adults, i.e. 65.7% of adult population of this city, regularly went for Dental Visit.
• 42431 adults, i.e. 62.2% of adult population of this city, regularly went for Colorectal Cancer Screening.
• 42295 adults, i.e. 62% 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
• 33.9% 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.
• 33% 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.
• 22.3% of adult population in the age group of 18 to 64 have not taken health insurance. In other words 77.7% 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/ .