Meridianville, Alabama — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

Estimated average life expectancy for Madison 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 +1.92 76.32 -0.22

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Madison 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% -1.4% 9.1% +2.1%
High Blood Pressure 31.6% -6.7% 26.5% -1.6%
Obesity 35.3% -4% 30.3% +1%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Number of persons living with a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or chlamydia in Madison 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 +14.42 174.82 +29.18
Chlamydia 550.53 -97.53 309.33 +143.67

Infant and Child Mortality

Number of infant (less than 1 year old) and child (1-17 years old) deaths in Madison 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 -50.98 763.37 +129.63
Child 80.31 -16.31 68.11 -4.11

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

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

Cases Reported - 2001-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled9467
Major Depression16746
Haemophilus Influenzae B8
Hepatitis A5
Hepatitis B20
Measles0
Whooping Cough11
Syphilis22
E. coli5
Salmonella105
Shigella17