Arthur, Illinois — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

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

Average Life Expectancy
Compared to State and National
Illinois United States
Average Life Expectancy 76.97 +0.13 76.32 +0.78

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Douglas County, Illinois, 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 Illinois United States
Diabetes 7.9% -0.8% 9.1% -2%
High Blood Pressure 23.3% N/A 26.5% N/A
Obesity 28.9% +0.7% 30.3% -0.7%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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

Compared to State and National
STD Illinois United States
HIV 149.12 N/A 174.82 N/A
Chlamydia 280.41 -125.41 309.33 -154.33

Infant and Child Mortality

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

Compared to State and National
Mortality Illinois United States
Infant 742.26 N/A 763.37 N/A
Child 63.57 -15.57 68.11 -20.11

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

Total number of reported cases of various diseases and conditions in Douglas County, Illinois (1994-2003). Source: Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Cases Reported - 1994-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled306
Major Depression1061
Haemophilus Influenzae B0
Hepatitis A1
Hepatitis B0
Measles0
Whooping Cough14
Syphilis2
E. coli4
Salmonella14
Shigella3