Marvell, Arkansas — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

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

Average Life Expectancy
Compared to State and National
Arkansas United States
Average Life Expectancy 74.56 -4.76 76.32 -6.52

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Phillips County, Arkansas, 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 Arkansas United States
Diabetes 10.5% +2.7% 9.1% +4.1%
High Blood Pressure 28.8% N/A 26.5% N/A
Obesity 33.6% +6.1% 30.3% +9.4%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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

Compared to State and National
STD Arkansas United States
HIV 140.85 +234.15 174.82 +200.18
Chlamydia 522.33 +543.67 309.33 +756.67

Infant and Child Mortality

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

Compared to State and National
Mortality Arkansas United States
Infant 846.42 +6.58 763.37 +89.63
Child 78.96 +19.04 68.11 +29.89

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

Total number of reported cases of various diseases and conditions in Phillips County, Arkansas (1999-2003). Source: Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Cases Reported - 1999-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled683
Major Depression1401
Haemophilus Influenzae B0
Hepatitis A0
Hepatitis B5
Measles0
Whooping Cough3
Syphilis6
E. coli0
Salmonella42
Shigella14