Yuma (Arizona) : Health Conditions and Public Awareness Report

According to year 2015 data published by CDC, out of 93064 adults living in Yuma around 30525 adults are suffering from High Cholesterol. We have gathered information from government databases about health of adult population of Yuma 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 : Yuma
• State : Arizona
• Location : (32.5986027117, -114.54836837)
• Adult Population : 93064

Major Health Conditions among people of Yuma (Arizona)

• Around 30525 adults in Yuma are suffering from High Cholesterol. It makes around 32.8% of adult population of this city.
• Around 29036 adults in Yuma are suffering from High Blood Pressure. It makes around 31.2% of adult population of this city.
• Around 21312 adults in Yuma are suffering from Arthritis. It makes around 22.9% of adult population of this city.
• Around 16565 adults in Yuma are suffering from Teeth Loss. It makes around 17.8% of adult population of this city.
• Physical Health of around 14611 adults in Yuma was not good for more than 14 days during year 2016. It makes around 15.7% of adult population of this city.
• Mental Health of around 12936 adults in Yuma was not good for more than 14 days during year 2016. It makes around 13.9% of adult population of this city.
• Around 10982 adults in Yuma are suffering from Diabetes. It makes around 11.8% of adult population of this city.
• Around 9213 adults in Yuma were suffering from Asthma during year 2016. It makes around 9.9% of adult population of this city.
• Around 6608 adults in Yuma were suffering from COPD(Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) during year 2016. It makes around 7.1% of adult population of this city.
• Around 6421 adults in Yuma are suffering from Coronary Heart Disease. It makes around 6.9% of adult population of this city.
• Till year 2016 around 5212 adults in Yuma were suffering from Cancer(except skin cancer). It makes around 5.6% of adult population of this city.
• Kidneys of 3164 adults in Yuma were not functioning properly due to Chronic Kidney Disease till year 2016. It makes around 3.4% of adult population of this city.
• Around 3071 adults in Yuma have suffered from Stroke at some point in their adult life. It makes around 3.3% of adult population of this city.

Unhealthy Behaviors found in people of Yuma (Arizona)

Following unhealthy behaviors were reported among the adult population of Yuma

• 33875 adults, i.e. 36.4% 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
• 29594 adults, i.e. 31.8% of adult population of this city, are suffering from lack of sleep, which means they are sleeping for less than 7 hours per day.
• 25872 adults, i.e. 27.8% of adult population of this city, are physically inactive. Physical Inactivity as a behavioral trait can be an invitation to various diseases.
• 16752 adults, i.e. 18% 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.
• 14332 adults, i.e. 15.4% 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.

Preventive Measures taken by people of Yuma (Arizona)

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

• 73.5% of women in age group 50-74 have gone through Mammography during year 2016.
• 66075 adults, i.e. 71% of adult population of this city, regularly went for Cholesterol Screening.
• 60399 adults, i.e. 64.9% of adult population of this city, regularly went for Annual Checkup.
• 51837 adults, i.e. 55.7% of adult population of this city, regularly went for Dental Visit.
• 50720 adults, i.e. 54.5% 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
• 48859 adults, i.e. 52.5% of adult population of this city, regularly went for Colorectal Cancer Screening.
• 31% 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.
• 26.5% 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.
• 21.6% of adult population in the age group of 18 to 64 have not taken health insurance. In other words 78.4% 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/ .