Fall River (Massachusetts) : Health Conditions and Public Awareness Report

According to year 2015 data published by CDC, out of 88857 adults living in Fall River around 30567 adults are suffering from High Cholesterol. We have gathered information from government databases about health of adult population of Fall River 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 : Fall River State : Massachusetts Location : (41.7139907598, -71.0996396919) Adult Population : 88857

Major Health Conditions among people of Fall River (Massachusetts)

• Around 30567 adults in Fall River are suffering from High Cholesterol. It makes around 34.4% of adult population of this city.
• Around 29056 adults in Fall River are suffering from High Blood Pressure. It makes around 32.7% of adult population of this city.
• Around 26302 adults in Fall River are suffering from Arthritis. It makes around 29.6% of adult population of this city.
• Around 23814 adults in Fall River are suffering from Teeth Loss. It makes around 26.8% of adult population of this city.
• Mental Health of around 16439 adults in Fall River was not good for more than 14 days during year 2016. It makes around 18.5% of adult population of this city.
• Physical Health of around 14306 adults in Fall River was not good for more than 14 days during year 2016. It makes around 16.1% of adult population of this city.
• Around 11640 adults in Fall River were suffering from Asthma during year 2016. It makes around 13.1% of adult population of this city.
• Around 9419 adults in Fall River are suffering from Diabetes. It makes around 10.6% of adult population of this city.
• Around 8975 adults in Fall River were suffering from COPD(Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) during year 2016. It makes around 10.1% of adult population of this city.
• Around 6575 adults in Fall River are suffering from Coronary Heart Disease. It makes around 7.4% of adult population of this city.
• Till year 2016 around 5865 adults in Fall River were suffering from Cancer(except skin cancer). It makes around 6.6% of adult population of this city.
• Around 3288 adults in Fall River have suffered from Stroke at some point in their adult life. It makes around 3.7% of adult population of this city.
• Kidneys of 2843 adults in Fall River were not functioning properly due to Chronic Kidney Disease till year 2016. It makes around 3.2% of adult population of this city.

Unhealthy Behaviors found in people of Fall River (Massachusetts)

Following unhealthy behaviors were reported among the adult population of Fall River

• 35809 adults, i.e. 40.3% of adult population of this city, are suffering from lack of sleep, which means they are sleeping for less than 7 hours per day.
• 27546 adults, i.e. 31% 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
• 26746 adults, i.e. 30.1% of adult population of this city, are physically inactive. Physical Inactivity as a behavioral trait can be an invitation to various diseases.
• 24791 adults, i.e. 27.9% 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.
• 15106 adults, i.e. 17% 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 Fall River (Massachusetts)

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

• 77.5% of women in age group 50-74 have gone through Mammography during year 2016.
• 68686 adults, i.e. 77.3% of adult population of this city, regularly went for Annual Checkup.
• 76.5% of women in age group of 21-65 have gone through Pap Smear Test during year 2016.
• 65843 adults, i.e. 74.1% of adult population of this city, regularly went for Cholesterol Screening.
• 59179 adults, i.e. 66.6% of adult population of this city, regularly went for Colorectal Cancer Screening.
• 55358 adults, i.e. 62.3% 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
• 51981 adults, i.e. 58.5% of adult population of this city, regularly went for Dental Visit.
• 31.6% 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.
• 24.2% 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.
• 11.3% of adult population in the age group of 18 to 64 have not taken health insurance. In other words 88.7% 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/ .