Ferndale, Washington — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

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

Average Life Expectancy
Compared to State and National
Washington United States
Average Life Expectancy 77.84 +1.26 76.32 +2.78

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Whatcom County, Washington, 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 Washington United States
Diabetes 8.1% -1.3% 9.1% -2.3%
High Blood Pressure 26.0% +0.3% 26.5% -0.2%
Obesity 29.1% -4.9% 30.3% -6.1%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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

Compared to State and National
STD Washington United States
HIV 88.31 -8.31 174.82 -94.82
Chlamydia 247.54 +37.46 309.33 -24.33

Infant and Child Mortality

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

Compared to State and National
Mortality Washington United States
Infant 562.84 -69.84 763.37 -270.37
Child 52.29 -11.29 68.11 -27.11

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

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

Cases Reported - 2001-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled5583
Major Depression11215
Haemophilus Influenzae B1
Hepatitis A15
Hepatitis B46
Measles0
Whooping Cough82
Syphilis1
E. coli28
Salmonella59
Shigella17