Corpus Christi (Texas) : Health Conditions and Public Awareness Report

According to year 2015 data published by CDC, out of 305215 adults living in Corpus Christi around 102247 adults are suffering from High Cholesterol. We have gathered information from government databases about health of adult population of Corpus Christi 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 : Corpus Christi State : Texas Location : (27.7291588337, -97.4019095379) Adult Population : 305215

Major Health Conditions among people of Corpus Christi (Texas)

• Around 102247 adults in Corpus Christi are suffering from High Cholesterol. It makes around 33.5% of adult population of this city.
• Around 97669 adults in Corpus Christi are suffering from High Blood Pressure. It makes around 32% of adult population of this city.
• Around 71420 adults in Corpus Christi are suffering from Arthritis. It makes around 23.4% of adult population of this city.
• Around 46393 adults in Corpus Christi are suffering from Teeth Loss. It makes around 15.2% of adult population of this city.
• Around 43035 adults in Corpus Christi are suffering from Diabetes. It makes around 14.1% of adult population of this city.
• Physical Health of around 42730 adults in Corpus Christi was not good for more than 14 days during year 2016. It makes around 14% of adult population of this city.
• Mental Health of around 37236 adults in Corpus Christi was not good for more than 14 days during year 2016. It makes around 12.2% of adult population of this city.
• Around 25943 adults in Corpus Christi were suffering from Asthma during year 2016. It makes around 8.5% of adult population of this city.
• Around 19534 adults in Corpus Christi are suffering from Coronary Heart Disease. It makes around 6.4% of adult population of this city.
• Around 18008 adults in Corpus Christi were suffering from COPD(Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) during year 2016. It makes around 5.9% of adult population of this city.
• Till year 2016 around 16482 adults in Corpus Christi were suffering from Cancer(except skin cancer). It makes around 5.4% of adult population of this city.
• Kidneys of 9767 adults in Corpus Christi were not functioning properly due to Chronic Kidney Disease till year 2016. It makes around 3.2% of adult population of this city.
• Around 9462 adults in Corpus Christi have suffered from Stroke at some point in their adult life. It makes around 3.1% of adult population of this city.

Unhealthy Behaviors found in people of Corpus Christi (Texas)

Following unhealthy behaviors were reported among the adult population of Corpus Christi

• 114456 adults, i.e. 37.5% 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
• 104078 adults, i.e. 34.1% of adult population of this city, are suffering from lack of sleep, which means they are sleeping for less than 7 hours per day.
• 91565 adults, i.e. 30% of adult population of this city, are physically inactive. Physical Inactivity as a behavioral trait can be an invitation to various diseases.
• 55244 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.
• 50971 adults, i.e. 16.7% 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.

Preventive Measures taken by people of Corpus Christi (Texas)

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

• 77.6% of women in age group of 21-65 have gone through Pap Smear Test during year 2016.
• 75.2% of women in age group 50-74 have gone through Mammography during year 2016.
• 221281 adults, i.e. 72.5% of adult population of this city, regularly went for Cholesterol Screening.
• 212430 adults, i.e. 69.6% of adult population of this city, regularly went for Annual Checkup.
• 185571 adults, i.e. 60.8% 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
• 185571 adults, i.e. 60.8% of adult population of this city, regularly went for Colorectal Cancer Screening.
• 173362 adults, i.e. 56.8% of adult population of this city, regularly went for Dental Visit.
• 31.2% 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.
• 30.3% 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.
• 28% of adult population in the age group of 18 to 64 have not taken health insurance. In other words 72% 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/ .