Health Profile of East Providence, Rhode Island
East Providence Health Score
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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B
East Providence Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | East Providence | Rhode Island Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.1 | 79.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.2% | 4.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.2% | 11.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in East Providence is 79.1 years, about 0.8 years shorter than the Rhode Island average of 79.9 years. The uninsured rate is 3.2%, lower than the Rhode Island average of 4.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.2% of residents, higher than the Rhode Island average of 11.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
19,328 residents in East Providence are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,557 402 men · 1,155 women
- 75–84 2,977 1,125 men · 1,852 women
- 65–74 4,640 2,125 men · 2,515 women
- 50–64 10,154 4,944 men · 5,210 women
Younger residents
7,704 residents in East Providence are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,269 1,176 boys · 1,093 girls
- 7–12 2,235 1,155 boys · 1,080 girls
- 3–7 1,791 944 boys · 847 girls
- 0–3 1,409 764 boys · 646 girls
About 3,075 residents in East Providence (6.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | East Providence | Rhode Island Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 9.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.4% | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.0% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 30.3% | 27.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in East Providence is about 16% higher than in Rhode Island.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | East Providence | Rhode Island Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.5% | 14.8% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 17.7% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.9% | 19.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in East Providence is about 30% higher than in Rhode Island.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 61,577 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 22.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 677,343 minutes a day and 247.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in East Providence is 79.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.95 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 | East Providence | Rhode Island Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.99 | 5.30 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in East Providence is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
East Providence, RI Health Compared With Nearby Cities
East Providence, RI is the 4th largest of the 5 cities compared here, 47,128 residents against a local median of 79,339. The measure that sets East Providence, RI apart most is uninsured: 3.2%, 47% below the local median of 6.1%. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread 13.8% on uninsured, so East Providence, RI sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. East Providence, RI has the lowest uninsured of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Providence, RI | 47,128 | 79.1 yrs #1/5 | 3.2% #1/5 | 30.3% #1/5 |
| Providence, RI | 191,427 | 77.9 yrs | 7.4% | 33.4% |
| Pawtucket, RI | 75,796 | 77.2 yrs | 4.7% | 33.6% |
| Central Falls, RI | 22,570 | 76.1 yrs | 17.1% | 40.2% |
| Warwick, RI | 82,883 | 79.0 yrs | 3.3% | 31.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, East Providence, Rhode Island has an overall health index grade of B, making it about on par with Rhode Island, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in East Providence, Rhode Island.
Is East Providence, Rhode Island a healthy place to live?
East Providence, Rhode Island has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in East Providence, Rhode Island?
People in East Providence, Rhode Island can expect to live 79.1 years on average, 0.8 years shorter than the Rhode Island average of 79.9.
What percentage of East Providence, Rhode Island residents are uninsured?
3.2% of residents in East Providence, Rhode Island have no health insurance, about 1 in 31 people, 1.2 points below the Rhode Island rate of 4.4%.
What is the obesity rate in East Providence, Rhode Island?
30.3% of adults in East Providence, Rhode Island are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.7 points above the Rhode Island rate of 27.6%.
Which health problem stands out most in East Providence, Rhode Island?
Compared with Rhode Island as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 24.9%, about 30% higher than the Rhode Island rate of 19.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in East Providence, Rhode Island go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 61,577 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 22.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 677,343 minutes a day and 247.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in East Providence is 79.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.95 lifetimes a year.
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