Anchorage, Alaska — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

Estimated average life expectancy for Anchorage County, Alaska. Data is sourced from the Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Average Life Expectancy
Compared to State and National
Alaska United States
Average Life Expectancy 76.90 ±0.0 76.32 +0.58

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Anchorage County, Alaska, and is sourced from the CDC: National Diabetes Surveillance System (obesity and diabetes), Community Health Status Indicators Report (high blood pressure).

Population Diagnosed
Compared to State and National
Health Factor Alaska United States
Diabetes 7.1% +0.3% 9.1% -1.7%
High Blood Pressure % N/A 26.5% N/A
Obesity 30.6% -5% 30.3% -4.7%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Number of persons living with a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or chlamydia in Anchorage County, Alaska, per 100,000 population. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).

Compared to State and National
STD Alaska United States
HIV 103.82 +57.18 174.82 -13.82
Chlamydia 955.12 -47.12 309.33 +598.67

Infant and Child Mortality

Number of infant (less than 1 year old) and child (1-17 years old) deaths in Anchorage County, Alaska, per 100,000 population. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).

Compared to State and National
Mortality Alaska United States
Infant 942.33 -358.33 763.37 -179.37
Child 119.58 -67.58 68.11 -16.11

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

Total number of reported cases of various diseases and conditions in Anchorage County, Alaska (2001-2003). Source: Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Cases Reported - 2001-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Major Depression14238
Haemophilus Influenzae B11
Hepatitis A16
Hepatitis B12
Measles0
Whooping Cough16
Syphilis0
E. coli10
Salmonella86
Shigella13