Kenner (Louisiana) : Health Conditions and Public Awareness Report

According to year 2015 data published by CDC, out of 66702 adults living in Kenner around 23212 adults are suffering from High Blood Pressure. We have gathered information from government databases about health of adult population of Kenner 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 : Kenner State : Louisiana Location : (30.0106937201, -90.2550320135) Adult Population : 66702

Major Health Conditions among people of Kenner (Louisiana)

• Around 23212 adults in Kenner are suffering from High Blood Pressure. It makes around 34.8% of adult population of this city.
• Around 22679 adults in Kenner are suffering from High Cholesterol. It makes around 34% of adult population of this city.
• Around 16142 adults in Kenner are suffering from Arthritis. It makes around 24.2% of adult population of this city.
• Around 10539 adults in Kenner are suffering from Teeth Loss. It makes around 15.8% of adult population of this city.
• Mental Health of around 8738 adults in Kenner was not good for more than 14 days during year 2016. It makes around 13.1% of adult population of this city.
• Physical Health of around 8471 adults in Kenner was not good for more than 14 days during year 2016. It makes around 12.7% of adult population of this city.
• Around 7604 adults in Kenner are suffering from Diabetes. It makes around 11.4% of adult population of this city.
• Around 5736 adults in Kenner were suffering from Asthma during year 2016. It makes around 8.6% of adult population of this city.
• Around 4536 adults in Kenner were suffering from COPD(Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) during year 2016. It makes around 6.8% of adult population of this city.
• Around 4469 adults in Kenner are suffering from Coronary Heart Disease. It makes around 6.7% of adult population of this city.
• Till year 2016 around 3802 adults in Kenner were suffering from Cancer(except skin cancer). It makes around 5.7% of adult population of this city.
• Around 2134 adults in Kenner have suffered from Stroke at some point in their adult life. It makes around 3.2% of adult population of this city.
• Kidneys of 2001 adults in Kenner 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 Kenner (Louisiana)

Following unhealthy behaviors were reported among the adult population of Kenner

• 25747 adults, i.e. 38.6% of adult population of this city, are suffering from lack of sleep, which means they are sleeping for less than 7 hours per day.
• 22345 adults, i.e. 33.5% 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
• 18076 adults, i.e. 27.1% of adult population of this city, are physically inactive. Physical Inactivity as a behavioral trait can be an invitation to various diseases.
• 13140 adults, i.e. 19.7% 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.
• 12073 adults, i.e. 18.1% 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 Kenner (Louisiana)

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

• 79.2% 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.
• 49493 adults, i.e. 74.2% of adult population of this city, regularly went for Cholesterol Screening.
• 47959 adults, i.e. 71.9% of adult population of this city, regularly went for Annual Checkup.
• 44290 adults, i.e. 66.4% 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
• 41422 adults, i.e. 62.1% of adult population of this city, regularly went for Colorectal Cancer Screening.
• 38687 adults, i.e. 58% of adult population of this city, regularly went for Dental Visit.
• 30.1% 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.
• 30.1% 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.
• 18.1% of adult population in the age group of 18 to 64 have not taken health insurance. In other words 81.9% 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/ .