Health Profile of Lynbrook, New York
Lynbrook Health Score
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Lynbrook Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Lynbrook | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.1 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.5% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.5% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Lynbrook is 81.1 years, about 0.8 years longer than the New York average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 3.5%, lower than the New York average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.5% of residents, lower than the New York average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,949 residents in Lynbrook are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 745 206 men · 540 women
- 75–84 1,204 539 men · 665 women
- 65–74 1,753 831 men · 921 women
- 50–64 4,247 2,004 men · 2,244 women
Younger residents
3,992 residents in Lynbrook are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,331 606 boys · 725 girls
- 7–12 1,136 544 boys · 592 girls
- 3–7 847 388 boys · 458 girls
- 0–3 677 312 boys · 365 girls
About 1,167 residents in Lynbrook (5.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Lynbrook | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.5% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.4% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.6% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 23.4% | 30.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Lynbrook is about 22% lower than in New York. The rate of diabetes in Lynbrook is about 22% lower than in New York.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Lynbrook | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.3% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.6% | 24.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Lynbrook is about 35% lower than in New York. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Lynbrook is about 20% lower than in New York.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 18,094 cigarettes a day, 542,808 a month, or 6.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 199,030 minutes a day and 72.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lynbrook is 81.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.70 lifetimes 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 | Lynbrook | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.30 | 6.02 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Lynbrook is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lynbrook, New York has an overall health index grade of A+, making it somewhat better than New York, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Lynbrook, New York.
How healthy is Lynbrook, New York?
Lynbrook, New York has a Map AI Health Index grade of A+, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A+ grade means residents are among the healthiest and longest-living in the country.
What is the average lifespan in Lynbrook, New York?
People in Lynbrook, New York can expect to live 81.1 years on average, 0.8 years longer than the New York average of 80.3.
What is the uninsured rate in Lynbrook, New York?
3.5% of residents in Lynbrook, New York have no health insurance, about 1 in 29 people, 1.6 points below the New York rate of 5.0%.
What percentage of Lynbrook, New York residents are obese?
23.4% of adults in Lynbrook, New York are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 6.7 points below the New York rate of 30.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Lynbrook, New York go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 18,094 cigarettes a day, 542,808 a month, or 6.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 199,030 minutes a day and 72.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lynbrook is 81.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.70 lifetimes a year.
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