Hooksett, New Hampshire — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

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

Average Life Expectancy
Compared to State and National
New Hampshire United States
Average Life Expectancy 77.94 +0.26 76.32 +1.88

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, 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 New Hampshire United States
Diabetes 7.6% -0.7% 9.1% -2.2%
High Blood Pressure 24.6% -1.3% 26.5% -3.2%
Obesity 26.9% -1.6% 30.3% -5%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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

Compared to State and National
STD New Hampshire United States
HIV 74.90 +25.1 174.82 -74.82
Chlamydia 177.50 +7.5 309.33 -124.33

Infant and Child Mortality

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

Compared to State and National
Mortality New Hampshire United States
Infant 548.67 +12.33 763.37 -202.37
Child 41.40 -3.4 68.11 -30.11

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

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

Cases Reported - 2001-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled3829
Major Depression8167
Haemophilus Influenzae B7
Hepatitis A4
Hepatitis B3
Measles0
Whooping Cough52
Syphilis6
E. coli8
Salmonella45
Shigella0