West Palm Beach (Florida) : Health Conditions and Public Awareness Report

According to year 2015 data published by CDC, out of 99919 adults living in West Palm Beach around 32873 adults are suffering from High Cholesterol. We have gathered information from government databases about health of adult population of West Palm 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 : West Palm Beach State : Florida Location : (26.7478714655, -80.1337397544) Adult Population : 99919

Major Health Conditions among people of West Palm Beach (Florida)

• Around 32873 adults in West Palm Beach are suffering from High Cholesterol. It makes around 32.9% of adult population of this city.
• Around 30275 adults in West Palm Beach are suffering from High Blood Pressure. It makes around 30.3% of adult population of this city.
• Around 22782 adults in West Palm Beach are suffering from Arthritis. It makes around 22.8% of adult population of this city.
• Physical Health of around 13889 adults in West Palm 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 13189 adults in West Palm Beach was not good for more than 14 days during year 2016. It makes around 13.2% of adult population of this city.
• Around 12890 adults in West Palm Beach are suffering from Teeth Loss. It makes around 12.9% of adult population of this city.
• Around 11591 adults in West Palm Beach are suffering from Diabetes. It makes around 11.6% of adult population of this city.
• Around 7994 adults in West Palm Beach were suffering from Asthma during year 2016. It makes around 8% of adult population of this city.
• Around 6994 adults in West Palm Beach were suffering from COPD(Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) during year 2016. It makes around 7% of adult population of this city.
• Around 6395 adults in West Palm Beach are suffering from Coronary Heart Disease. It makes around 6.4% of adult population of this city.
• Till year 2016 around 6195 adults in West Palm Beach were suffering from Cancer(except skin cancer). It makes around 6.2% of adult population of this city.
• Around 3497 adults in West Palm Beach have suffered from Stroke at some point in their adult life. It makes around 3.5% of adult population of this city.
• Kidneys of 3097 adults in West Palm Beach were not functioning properly due to Chronic Kidney Disease till year 2016. It makes around 3.1% of adult population of this city.

Unhealthy Behaviors found in people of West Palm Beach (Florida)

Following unhealthy behaviors were reported among the adult population of West Palm Beach

• 41267 adults, i.e. 41.3% of adult population of this city, are suffering from lack of sleep, which means they are sleeping for less than 7 hours per day.
• 30975 adults, i.e. 31% of adult population of this city, are physically inactive. Physical Inactivity as a behavioral trait can be an invitation to various diseases.
• 27178 adults, i.e. 27.2% 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
• 17586 adults, i.e. 17.6% 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.
• 17586 adults, i.e. 17.6% 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 West Palm Beach (Florida)

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

• 80.1% of women in age group of 21-65 have gone through Pap Smear Test during year 2016.
• 77437 adults, i.e. 77.5% of adult population of this city, regularly went for Annual Checkup.
• 76.8% of women in age group 50-74 have gone through Mammography during year 2016.
• 76438 adults, i.e. 76.5% of adult population of this city, regularly went for Cholesterol Screening.
• 65147 adults, i.e. 65.2% of adult population of this city, regularly went for Dental Visit.
• 62050 adults, i.e. 62.1% of adult population of this city, regularly went for Colorectal Cancer Screening.
• 61850 adults, i.e. 61.9% 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
• 32.5% 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.
• 31.4% 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% of adult population in the age group of 18 to 64 have not taken health insurance. In other words 76% 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/ .