Lima, Ohio — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

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

Average Life Expectancy
Compared to State and National
Ohio United States
Average Life Expectancy 76.39 +0.11 76.32 +0.18

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Allen County, Ohio, 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 Ohio United States
Diabetes 9.9% -0.2% 9.1% +0.6%
High Blood Pressure 23.6% -2.9% 26.5% -5.8%
Obesity 31.2% +5.4% 30.3% +6.3%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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

Compared to State and National
STD Ohio United States
HIV 90.96 +82.04 174.82 -1.82
Chlamydia 235.17 +262.83 309.33 +188.67

Infant and Child Mortality

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

Compared to State and National
Mortality Ohio United States
Infant 690.79 +57.21 763.37 -15.37
Child 58.11 +6.89 68.11 -3.11

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

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

Cases Reported - 2001-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled2584
Major Depression7146
Haemophilus Influenzae B4
Hepatitis A4
Hepatitis B1
Measles0
Whooping Cough3
Syphilis4
E. coli9
Salmonella51
Shigella5