General Health Overview
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Metric
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
Connecticut Avg
US Average
Life Expectancy (years)
79.6
80.1
78.3
Uninsured Population (%)
8.1%
5.1%
8.5%
Disease Prevalence
Disease / Condition
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
Connecticut Avg
US Average
Diabetes
9.0%
9.0%
11.3%
Cancer
6.1%
6.8%
6.9%
Heart Diseases
5.4%
5.8%
7.1%
Self-Rated Poor Health
14.2%
12.0%
16.3%
Health Behaviors
Behavior
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
Connecticut Avg
US Average
Smokers
13.6%
15.2%
19.0%
Binge Drinking
15.3%
16.4%
16.5%
Sedentary Lifestyle
21.8%
20.2%
25.1%
Air Quality
Metric
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
Connecticut Avg
US Average
Air Pollution (μg/m³)
7.01
6.62
6.09
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