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.

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General Health Overview

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Metric Western Connecticut Planning Region Connecticut Avg US Average
Life Expectancy (years) 82.7 80.1 78.3
Uninsured Population (%) 6.7% 5.1% 8.5%

Disease Prevalence

Disease / Condition Western Connecticut Planning Region Connecticut Avg US Average
Diabetes 7.1% 9.0% 11.3%
Cancer 6.9% 6.8% 6.9%
Heart Diseases 4.9% 5.8% 7.1%
Self-Rated Poor Health 9.2% 12.0% 16.3%

Health Behaviors

Behavior Western Connecticut Planning Region Connecticut Avg US Average
Smokers 10.2% 15.2% 19.0%
Binge Drinking 16.2% 16.4% 16.5%
Sedentary Lifestyle 15.8% 20.2% 25.1%

Air Quality

Metric Western Connecticut Planning Region Connecticut Avg US Average
Air Pollution (μg/m³) 6.98 6.62 6.09