Overall Health Rating
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
General Health Overview
| Metric | New Britain | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.4 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.1% | 5.1% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in New Britain is 76.4 years, about 3.8 years shorter than the Connecticut average of 80.1 years.
The uninsured population in New Britain is 6.1%, higher than the Connecticut average of 5.1%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | New Britain | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 9.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.3% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.3% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.4% | 30.1% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.7% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in New Britain is about 56% higher than in Connecticut. The rate of diabetes in New Britain is about 28% higher than in Connecticut. The rate of cancer in New Britain is about 22% lower than in Connecticut.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | New Britain | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.4% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 29.4% | 20.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in New Britain is about 46% higher than in Connecticut. The rate of smoking in New Britain is about 34% higher than in Connecticut.
Air Quality
| Metric | New Britain | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.13 | 6.62 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in New Britain is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, New Britain, Connecticut has an overall health index grade of B, making it about on par with Connecticut, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in New Britain, Connecticut.
What is the health grade for New Britain, Connecticut?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; New Britain, Connecticut.
What is the life expectancy in New Britain, Connecticut?
The life expectancy in New Britain, Connecticut is 76.4 years, lower than the Connecticut average of 80.1 years.
What percentage of New Britain, Connecticut residents are uninsured?
6.1% of New Britain, Connecticut residents are uninsured, higher than the Connecticut average of 5.1%.
What percentage of New Britain, Connecticut residents are obese?
35.4% of New Britain, Connecticut residents are classified as obese, higher than the Connecticut average of 30.1%.