Damascus, Virginia — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

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

Average Life Expectancy
Compared to State and National
Virginia United States
Average Life Expectancy 76.09 -0.29 76.32 -0.52

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Washington County, 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 Virginia United States
Diabetes 9.7% +0.1% 9.1% +0.7%
High Blood Pressure 25.7% +2% 26.5% +1.2%
Obesity 30.0% -2.4% 30.3% -2.7%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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

Compared to State and National
STD Virginia United States
HIV 242.23 -180.23 174.82 -112.82
Chlamydia 370.88 -230.88 309.33 -169.33

Infant and Child Mortality

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

Compared to State and National
Mortality Virginia United States
Infant 846.86 +113.14 763.37 +196.63
Child 69.55 -4.55 68.11 -3.11

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

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

Cases Reported - 1999-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled1379
Major Depression3084
Haemophilus Influenzae B0
Hepatitis A4
Hepatitis B9
Measles0
Whooping Cough2
Syphilis0
E. coli2
Salmonella41
Shigella2