Wadsworth, Nevada — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

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

Average Life Expectancy
Compared to State and National
Nevada United States
Average Life Expectancy 75.91 +0.29 76.32 -0.12

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Washoe County, Nevada, 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 Nevada United States
Diabetes 7.6% -1.2% 9.1% -2.7%
High Blood Pressure 26.1% -2.7% 26.5% -3.1%
Obesity 27.4% -4.8% 30.3% -7.7%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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

Compared to State and National
STD Nevada United States
HIV 160.00 +82 174.82 +67.18
Chlamydia 165.71 +173.29 309.33 +29.67

Infant and Child Mortality

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

Compared to State and National
Mortality Nevada United States
Infant 578.83 +116.17 763.37 -68.37
Child 55.78 +2.22 68.11 -10.11

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

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

Cases Reported - 2001-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled12362
Major Depression28706
Haemophilus Influenzae B4
Hepatitis A59
Hepatitis B30
Measles0
Whooping Cough22
Syphilis10
E. coli15
Salmonella76
Shigella38