Altoona, Iowa — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

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

Average Life Expectancy
Compared to State and National
Iowa United States
Average Life Expectancy 78.47 -0.57 76.32 +1.58

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Polk County, Iowa, 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 Iowa United States
Diabetes 7.2% +0.5% 9.1% -1.4%
High Blood Pressure 25.3% -3.5% 26.5% -4.7%
Obesity 29.9% -2.4% 30.3% -2.8%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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

Compared to State and National
STD Iowa United States
HIV 56.59 +75.41 174.82 -42.82
Chlamydia 222.61 +259.39 309.33 +172.67

Infant and Child Mortality

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

Compared to State and National
Mortality Iowa United States
Infant 564.28 +45.72 763.37 -153.37
Child 55.71 +0.29 68.11 -12.11

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

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

Cases Reported - 2001-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled5232
Major Depression22249
Haemophilus Influenzae B1
Hepatitis A27
Hepatitis B13
Measles0
Whooping Cough15
Syphilis6
E. coli29
Salmonella209
Shigella53