Elk Grove (California) : Health Conditions and Public Awareness Report

According to year 2015 data published by CDC, out of 153015 adults living in Elk Grove around 43762 adults are suffering from High Blood Pressure. We have gathered information from government databases about health of adult population of Elk Grove 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 : Elk Grove State : California Location : (38.4159992006, -121.384137762) Adult Population : 153015

Major Health Conditions among people of Elk Grove (California)

• Around 43762 adults in Elk Grove are suffering from High Blood Pressure. It makes around 28.6% of adult population of this city.
• Around 42691 adults in Elk Grove are suffering from High Cholesterol. It makes around 27.9% of adult population of this city.
• Around 27543 adults in Elk Grove are suffering from Arthritis. It makes around 18% of adult population of this city.
• Mental Health of around 16373 adults in Elk Grove was not good for more than 14 days during year 2016. It makes around 10.7% of adult population of this city.
• Physical Health of around 15455 adults in Elk Grove was not good for more than 14 days during year 2016. It makes around 10.1% of adult population of this city.
• Around 13618 adults in Elk Grove were suffering from Asthma during year 2016. It makes around 8.9% of adult population of this city.
• Around 13618 adults in Elk Grove are suffering from Diabetes. It makes around 8.9% of adult population of this city.
• Around 13618 adults in Elk Grove are suffering from Teeth Loss. It makes around 8.9% of adult population of this city.
• Till year 2016 around 8569 adults in Elk Grove were suffering from Cancer(except skin cancer). It makes around 5.6% of adult population of this city.
• Around 7345 adults in Elk Grove are suffering from Coronary Heart Disease. It makes around 4.8% of adult population of this city.
• Around 7039 adults in Elk Grove were suffering from COPD(Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) during year 2016. It makes around 4.6% of adult population of this city.
• Kidneys of 3825 adults in Elk Grove were not functioning properly due to Chronic Kidney Disease till year 2016. It makes around 2.5% of adult population of this city.
• Around 3672 adults in Elk Grove have suffered from Stroke at some point in their adult life. It makes around 2.4% of adult population of this city.

Unhealthy Behaviors found in people of Elk Grove (California)

Following unhealthy behaviors were reported among the adult population of Elk Grove

• 55544 adults, i.e. 36.3% of adult population of this city, are suffering from lack of sleep, which means they are sleeping for less than 7 hours per day.
• 36418 adults, i.e. 23.8% 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
• 28308 adults, i.e. 18.5% of adult population of this city, are physically inactive. Physical Inactivity as a behavioral trait can be an invitation to various diseases.
• 26625 adults, i.e. 17.4% 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.
• 19280 adults, i.e. 12.6% 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 Elk Grove (California)

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

• 78.3% of women in age group of 21-65 have gone through Pap Smear Test during year 2016.
• 76.8% of women in age group 50-74 have gone through Mammography during year 2016.
• 115220 adults, i.e. 75.3% of adult population of this city, regularly went for Cholesterol Screening.
• 111701 adults, i.e. 73% of adult population of this city, regularly went for Colorectal Cancer Screening.
• 105580 adults, i.e. 69% of adult population of this city, regularly went for Dental Visit.
• 100990 adults, i.e. 66% of adult population of this city, regularly went for Annual Checkup.
• 79568 adults, i.e. 52% 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% 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.
• 29.6% 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.
• 9.2% of adult population in the age group of 18 to 64 have not taken health insurance. In other words 90.8% 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/ .