Lynn, Alabama — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

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

Average Life Expectancy
Compared to State and National
Alabama United States
Average Life Expectancy 74.18 -0.68 76.32 -2.82

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Winston County, Alabama, 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 Alabama United States
Diabetes 12.6% -2.3% 9.1% +1.2%
High Blood Pressure 31.6% N/A 26.5% N/A
Obesity 35.3% +1.2% 30.3% +6.2%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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

Compared to State and National
STD Alabama United States
HIV 189.58 -141.58 174.82 -126.82
Chlamydia 550.53 -338.53 309.33 -97.33

Infant and Child Mortality

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

Compared to State and National
Mortality Alabama United States
Infant 943.98 +181.02 763.37 +361.63
Child 80.31 +57.69 68.11 +69.89

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

Total number of reported cases of various diseases and conditions in Winston County, Alabama (1994-2003). Source: Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Cases Reported - 1994-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled1190
Major Depression1421
Haemophilus Influenzae B0
Hepatitis A2
Hepatitis B5
Measles0
Whooping Cough2
Syphilis0
E. coli1
Salmonella17
Shigella1