Secondary Data

Hospital discharges due to diseases of the circulatory system
14.4% LA
14.9% Nation
8 Central LA parishes greater than 15.2%

Hospital discharges due to diseases of the respiratory system
8.9% LA
8.6% Nation
At least 9.0% in 10 Central LA parishes

Higher mortality rates due to diseases of the heart
270 deaths per 100,000 in LA
281 per 100,000 in Nation
9 Central LA parishes higher than state

Higher mortality rates due to cerebrovascular diseases
59 deaths per 100,000 in LA
60 per 100,000 in Nation
8 Central LA parishes higher than state

Higher mortality rates due to diabetes mellitus
23 deaths per 100,000 in Nation
6 Central LA parishes higher than Nation

Behavioral Risk Factor Survey

Informed of high blood pressure
30.4% Central LA
22.0% Nation

Informed of diabetes
6.6% Central LA
4.4% Nation

Informed of high cholesterol
29.6% Central LA
19.4% Nation

Limitations due to health for ages 18-64
18.1% Central LA
3.0% Nation

Limitations due to health for ages 65 and older
34.5% Central LA
14.7% Nation