New Salem, North Dakota — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

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

Average Life Expectancy
Compared to State and National
North Dakota United States
Average Life Expectancy 77.61 +0.49 76.32 +1.78

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Morton County, North Dakota, 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 North Dakota United States
Diabetes 7.5% -0.4% 9.1% -2%
High Blood Pressure 25.1% +1.7% 26.5% +0.3%
Obesity 30.9% +0% 30.3% +0.6%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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

Compared to State and National
STD North Dakota United States
HIV N/A 174.82 N/A
Chlamydia 242.85 +147.15 309.33 +80.67

Infant and Child Mortality

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

Compared to State and National
Mortality North Dakota United States
Infant 989.57 -6.57 763.37 +219.63
Child 92.80 -18.8 68.11 +5.89

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

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

Cases Reported - 1994-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled488
Major Depression1454
Haemophilus Influenzae B0
Hepatitis A5
Hepatitis B3
Measles0
Whooping Cough15
Syphilis0
E. coli15
Salmonella44
Shigella41