Athens, West Virginia — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

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

Average Life Expectancy
Compared to State and National
West Virginia United States
Average Life Expectancy 75.02 -0.82 76.32 -2.12

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Mercer County, West Virginia, 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 West Virginia United States
Diabetes 11.5% -0.5% 9.1% +1.9%
High Blood Pressure 32.5% +3.2% 26.5% +9.2%
Obesity 33.5% +0.8% 30.3% +4%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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

Compared to State and National
STD West Virginia United States
HIV 87.92 -36.92 174.82 -123.82
Chlamydia 145.15 +150.85 309.33 -13.33

Infant and Child Mortality

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

Compared to State and National
Mortality West Virginia United States
Infant 819.29 +57.71 763.37 +113.63
Child 72.79 +7.21 68.11 +11.89

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

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

Cases Reported - 1999-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled4140
Major Depression4640
Haemophilus Influenzae B2
Hepatitis A3
Hepatitis B19
Measles0
Whooping Cough0
Syphilis0
E. coli5
Salmonella50
Shigella22