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New Hampshire
2018 Annual
New Hampshire
New Hampshire
Overall Rank: 6
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Summary
Trend: Overall in New Hampshire, 2018 Annual Report

Rank based on: Weighted sum of the number of standard deviations each core measure is from the national average

New Hampshire
Source:

 America's Health Rankings composite measure

State Findings, New Hampshire, 2018, 2018 Annual Report
Strengths
  • Low infant mortality rate
  • Low levels of air pollution
  • Low prevalence of diabetes
Challenges
  • High drug death rate
  • High prevalence of excessive drinking
  • Low per capita public health funding
Key Findings
  • In the past three years, drug deaths increased 120% from 14.5 to 31.9 deaths per 100,000 population
  • In the past five years, smoking decreased 9% from 17.2% to 15.7% of adults
  • In the past eight years, chlamydia increased 113% from 122.1 to 260.6 cases per 100,000 population
  • In the past five years, the percentage uninsured decreased 52% from 12.3% to 5.9% of the population
  • In the past two years, primary care physicians increased 4% from 157.4 to 163.0 per 100,000 population
  • In the past three years, frequent physical distress increased 23% from 9.7% to 11.9% of adults
WEBSITE: dhhs.nh.gov




Infographic:
Children in Poverty
New
7.9%
down
Since 2015, Children in Poverty* decreased 26% from 10.7% to 7.9%* Percentage of children ages 0-17
Mental Health Providers
New
290.7
up
Since September 2017, Mental Health Providers* increased 6% from 273.8 to 290.7* Number per 100,000 population
Primary Care Physicians
New
163.0
up
Since 2017, Primary Care Physicians* increased 1% from 160.6 to 163.0* Number per 100,000 population
Frequent Mental Distress
New
12.0%
down
Since 2016, Frequent Mental Distress* decreased 6% from 12.7% to 12.0%* Percentage of adults
Suicide
New
17.6
up
Since 2015, Suicide* increased 7% from 16.5 to 17.6* Deaths per 100,000 population
Obesity
New
28.1%
up
Since 2016, Obesity* increased 6% from 26.6% to 28.1%* Percentage of adults

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In-Depth Profile:
Obesity
Cancer Deaths
Trend: Cancer Deaths in New Hampshire, United States, 2018 Annual Report

Number of deaths due to all cancer causes per 100,000 population (3-year estimate age-adjusted to mid-year)

New Hampshire
United States

Line breaks indicate a change in methodology and may not be comparable

Source:

 CDC WONDER, Multiple Cause of Death Files

Frequent Mental Distress
Trend: Frequent Mental Distress in New Hampshire, United States, 2018 Annual Report

Percentage of adults who reported their mental health was not good 14 or more days in the past 30 days

New Hampshire
United States
Source:

 CDC, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

Frequent Physical Distress
Trend: Frequent Physical Distress in New Hampshire, United States, 2018 Annual Report

Percentage of adults who reported their physical health was not good 14 or more days in the past 30 days

New Hampshire
United States
Source:

 CDC, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

Trend: Premature Death in New Hampshire, United States, 2018 Annual Report

Years of potential life lost before age 75 per 100,000 population (1-year estimate)

New Hampshire
United States
Source:

 CDC WONDER, Multiple Cause of Death Files

Trend: Smoking in New Hampshire, United States, 2018 Annual Report

Percentage of adults who reported smoking at least 100 cigarettes in their lifetime and currently smoke daily or some days

New Hampshire
United States

Line breaks indicate a change in methodology and may not be comparable

Sources:
  • CDC, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
  • Office of the Surgeon General, Department of Health and Human Services
  • National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, US Department of Health and Human Services
Trend: Air Pollution in New Hampshire, United States, 2018 Annual Report

Average exposure of the general public to particulate matter of 2.5 microns or less, measured in micrograms per cubic meter

New Hampshire
United States
Source:

 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Trend: Cardiovascular Deaths in New Hampshire, United States, 2018 Annual Report

Number of deaths due to all cardiovascular diseases including heart disease and stroke per 100,000 population (3-year estimate age-adjusted to mid-year)

New Hampshire
United States

Line breaks indicate a change in methodology and may not be comparable

Source:

 CDC WONDER, Multiple Cause of Death Files


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