Health Profile of Denali Borough, Alaska
Denali Borough Health Score
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General Health Overview
| Metric | Denali Borough | Alaska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | — | 79.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.1% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.0% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
The uninsured rate is 10.1%, lower than the Alaska average of 11.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.0% of residents, lower than the Alaska average of 15.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
672 residents in Denali Borough are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 4 4 men · 0 women
- 75–84 39 23 men · 16 women
- 65–74 137 89 men · 49 women
- 50–64 492 283 men · 209 women
Younger residents
286 residents in Denali Borough are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 95 51 boys · 44 girls
- 7–12 79 40 boys · 39 girls
- 3–7 61 26 boys · 35 girls
- 0–3 50 17 boys · 33 girls
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Denali Borough | Alaska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 10.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.7% | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.6% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.3% | 34.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Denali Borough is about 16% lower than in Alaska.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Denali Borough | Alaska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.6% | 22.7% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% | 19.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.1% | 23.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Denali Borough is about 20% lower than in Alaska. The rate of smoking in Denali Borough is about 18% lower than in Alaska.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 3,127 cigarettes a day, 93,800 a month, or 1.1 million a year!
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Denali Borough | Alaska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | — | — | 6.09 |
Denali Borough, AK Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Denali Borough, AK is the smallest of the 6 counties compared here, 1,969 residents against a local median of 95,452. Denali Borough, AK sits close to the middle of its own neighbourhood. No measure below is more than 15% off the local median, so the choice between these counties turns on things this data does not capture.
The largest of those small differences is uninsured, 11% below the local median at 10.1% against 11.4%. Denali Borough, AK has the 3rd lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denali Borough, AK | 1,969 | — | 10.1% #3/6 | 33.3% #3/6 |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK | 112,982 | 79.0 yrs | 11.9% | 34.4% |
| Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK | 5,195 | 76.3 yrs | 24.5% | 36.3% |
| Anchorage Municipality, AK | 288,818 | 78.0 yrs | 9.9% | 29.2% |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK | 95,452 | 78.1 yrs | 9.3% | 30.9% |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK | 60,577 | 80.2 yrs | 11.4% | 33.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Denali Borough, Alaska.
What is the uninsured rate in Denali Borough, Alaska?
10.1% of residents in Denali Borough, Alaska have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 0.9 points below the Alaska rate of 11.0%.
What percentage of Denali Borough, Alaska residents are obese?
33.3% of adults in Denali Borough, Alaska are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.0 points below the Alaska rate of 34.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Denali Borough, Alaska go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 3,127 cigarettes a day, 93,800 a month, or 1.1 million a year!
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