Key Health Data About New Hampshire

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Indicator Rank
Population Facts sources
2012 Census Population Estimates N/A 1,320,718
% Poverty (2011) 51 8.8%
% Uninsured, All Ages (2011) 34 12.5%
% Uninsured, under 18 (2011) 29 7.4%
Adult Health Indicator Resources sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases Aged 13 and Older (2010 Yr End) 44 1,254
Alzheimer's Estimated Cases among 65+ (2025) 43 26,000
% Asthma Prevalence (2010) 12 15%
Cancer Estimated New Cases - (2012) 40 8,350
Chlamydia Rates per 100,000 Population (2011) 51 228.6
Human West Nile Virus Cases (as of 12/11/12) 48 1
% Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates 65 and Over (2011) 44 73.1%
% Seasonal Flu Vaccination Rates 65 and Over (2011) 15 57.4%
Syphilis Rates per 100,000 Population (2011) 36 1.4
% Tobacco Use - Current Smokers (2011) 35 19.4%
Tuberculosis Number of Cases (2011) 46 11
Child and Adolescent Health Facts sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases Under Age 13 (2010 Yr End) 42 10
% Asthma - High School Students (2011) N/A 26.1%
Immunization Gap, % of Children Aged 19 to 35 Months Without All Immunizations (2011) 22 27.4%
Infant Mortality - Per 1,000 Live Births (2009 Final Data) 46 4.9
% Low Birthweight Babies (2011 Preliminary Data) 37 7.1%
Pre-Term Births % of live births (2011 Preliminary Data) 49 9.5%
Tobacco: Current Smokers High School Students (2011) N/A 19.8%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Primary Care (As of 12/31/12) N/A 24
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Mental Health (As of 12/31/12) N/A 18
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Dental Care (As of 12/31/12) N/A 21
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) N/A -3,300
Indicator Rank
Key Health General Indicators sources
Total Population N/A 1,318,194
Uninsured, % All Ages (2010) 45 10.3%
Uninsured, % 18 and under (2010) 42 5.5%
Adult Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases, 13 & Older (2009) 44 1,248
Alzheimer's Estimated Cases, 65+ (2025) 43 26,000
Asthma Rates, % Adults (2010) 12 15%
Cancer, Estimated New Cases (2011) 40 8,210
Chlamydia, Rates per 100,000 Population (2010) 51 186
Human West Nile Virus, New Cases (2011) 44 0
Seasonal Flu Vaccination Rates 65+ (2010) 43 71.3%
Syphilis, Rates per 100,000 Population (2010) 38 1.7
Tobacco, % of Adult Current Smokers (2010) 30 16.9%
Tuberculosis, Number of Cases (2010) 47 10
Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates, 65 and Over (2010) 37 71.2%
Child and Adolescent Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases, under 13 (2009) 42 10
Asthma Rates, % High School Students (2009) N/A 0%
Immunization Gap, Children Aged 19 to 35 Months without All Immunizations (2010) 51 19
Infant Mortality per 1,000 Live Births (2008) 51 4
Low Birth Weight Babies (2009) 34 7
Pre-Term Labor, % of Live Births Born Pre-Term (2009) 43 10%
Tobacco, % High School Students Current Tobacco Use (2009) N/A 20.8%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Primary Care (FY 2011) N/A 26
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Mental Health (FY 2011) N/A 20
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Dental Care (FY 2011) N/A 23
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) N/A -3,300
F as in Fat Indicators sources
Diabetes, % Adults (2011) 37 8.7%
Hypertension, % Adults (2011) 28 30.6%
Obesity, % Adults (2011) 35 26.2%
Physical Inactivity, % Adults (2011) 40 22.5%
Exclusive Breastfeeding, % at 6 Months (from Births 2009^) 48 24.7%
Fruit and Vegetable Intake, % Adults 5 or more times a day (2011) 48 22.5%
Obesity, % High School Students (2010) N/A 12.1%
Overweight or Obese, % of 10 to 17 Year Olds (2007) 35 29.4%
Fruit Intake, % High School Students 2 or more times a day (2011) N/A 33.9%
Vegetable Intake, % High School Students 3 or more times a day ? (2011) N/A 15.5%
Indicator Rank
Key Health General Indicators sources
Total Population N/A 1,316,470
Uninsured, % All Ages (2009) 45 10.5%
Uninsured, % 18 and under (2009) 49 3.8%
Adult Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases, 13 & Older (2008) 44 1,188
Alzheimer's Estimated Cases, 65+ (2010) 43 22,000
Asthma Rates, % Adults (2007-09 average) 4 15.6%
Cancer, Estimated New Cases (2010) 40 7,810
Chlamydia, Rates per 100,000 Population (2009) 51 159.7
Human West Nile Virus, New Cases (2010) 38 1
Syphilis, Rates per 100,000 Population (2009) 37 1.1
Tobacco, % of Adult Current Smokers (2007-2009 average) 36 17.4%
Tuberculosis, Number of Cases (2009) 46 16
Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates, 65 and Over (2007-2009 average) 50 72.1%
Child and Adolescent Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases, under 13 (2008) 42 10
Asthma Rates (Lifetime), % High School Students (2009) N/A N/A%
Immunization Gap, Children Aged 19 to 35 Months without All Immunizations (2009) 49 21.3
Infant Mortality per 1,000 Live Births (2007) 45 5.4
Low Birth Weight Babies (2007) 45 6.3
Pre-Term Labor, % of Live Births Born Pre-Term (2007) 50 9.4%
Tobacco, % High School Students Current Tobacco Use (2009) N/A 20.8%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Primary Care (FY 2010) 48 25
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Mental Health (FY 2010) 48 19
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Dental Care (FY 2010) 48 20
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) 27 -3,300
F as in Fat Indicators sources
Obesity Rates, % Adults (2008-10 average) 33 25.6%
Hypertension Rates, % Adults (2005-09 average) 34 26.1%
Diabetes Rates, % Adults (2008-10 average) 38 7.4%
Adult Physical Inactivity (2008-10 average) 42 20.9%
Percent Exclusive Breastfeeding at 6 Months – from Births 2007 41 18.8%
Fruit and Vegetable Intake, Adults (2009) 48 28.5%
Obesity Rates, % High School Students (2009) N/A 12.4%
Fruit and Vegetable Intake, % Students (2009) N/A 0%
Medical Costs of Obesity, Per Capita (2003) 36 $0
Obesity Rates, % Children (2007) 39 12.8%
Indicator Rank
Key Health General Indicators sources
Total Population N/A 1,315,809
Uninsured, % All Ages (2009) 40 11%
Uninsured, % 18 and under (2009) 39 7%
Adult Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases, 13 & Older (2008) 44 1,074
Alzheimer's Estimated Cases, 65+ (2010) 43 22,000
Asthma Rates, % Adults (2007-09 average) 4 15%
Cancer, Estimated New Cases (2010) 40 7,030
Chlamydia, Rates per 100,000 Population (2009) 51 156
Human West Nile Virus, New Cases (2010) 43 0
Syphilis, Rates per 100,000 Population (2009) 24 2
Tobacco, % of Adult Current Smokers (2007-2009 average) 31 20%
Tuberculosis, Number of Cases (2009) 46 11
Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates, 65 and Over (2007-2009 average) N/A 0%
Child and Adolescent Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases, under 13 (2008) 42 10
Asthma Rates (Lifetime), % High School Students (2009) N/A N/A%
Immunization Gap, Children Aged 19 to 35 Months without All Immunizations (2009) 50 9.4
Infant Mortality per 1,000 Live Births (2007) 44 5
Low Birth Weight Babies (2007) 39 6.9
Pre-Term Labor, % of Live Births Born Pre-Term (2007) 48 10%
Tobacco, % High School Students Current Tobacco Use (2009) N/A 27%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Primary Care (FY 2010) 47 25
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Mental Health (FY 2010) 48 16
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Dental Care (FY 2010) 45 20
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) 27 -3,300
F as in Fat Indicators sources
Obesity Rates, % Adults (2007-09 average) 35 25.4%
Hypertension Rates, % Adults (2005-09 average) 34 26.1%
Diabetes Rates, % Adults (2007-09 average) 38 7.2%
Adult Physical Inactivity (2007-09 average) 43 20.6%
Percent Exclusive Breastfeeding at 6 Months from Births 2007 41 N/A%
Fruit Intake, Adults (2009) 42 0%
Vegetable Intake, Adults (2009) 47 42%
Obesity Rates, % High School Students (2009) N/A 12.4%
Fruit and Vegetable Intake, % Students (2009) 42 47%
Medical Costs of Obesity, Per Capita (2003) 36 $235
Obesity Rates, % Children (2007) 39 12.8%
Indicator Rank
Key Health General Indicators sources
Total Population N/A 1,315,828
Uninsured, % All Ages (2009) 39 11.5%
Uninsured, % 18 and under (2009) 37 7.5%
Adult Health Indicators sources
Cancer, Estimated New Cases (2010) 40 7,030
Chlamydia, Rates per 100,000 Population (2009) 51 152.4
Human West Nile Virus, New Cases (2010) 44 0
Syphilis, Rates per 100,000 Population (2009) 38 1
Child and Adolescent Health Indicators sources
Immunization Gap, Children Aged 19 to 35 Months without All Immunizations (2009) 25 23.7
Low Birth Weight Babies (2007) 39 6.9
Pre-Term Labor, % of Live Births Born Pre-Term (2007) 48 10.5%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Primary Care (FY 2010) 47 23
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Mental Health (FY 2010) 48 14
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Dental Care (FY 2010) 47 18
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) 27 -3,300
F as in Fat Indicators sources
Obesity Rates, % Adults (2006-08 average) 39 24.1%
Hypertension Rates, % Adults (2003-07 average) 43 24.9%
Diabetes Rates, % Adults (2007-09 average) 34 7.3%
Adult Physical Inactivity (2006-08 average) 44 20.1%
Percent Exclusive Breastfeeding at 6 Months from Births 2007 N/A 0%
Vegetable Intake, Adults (2009) N/A 0%
Fruit Intake, Adults (2009) N/A 0%
Fruit and Vegetable Intake, % Students (2009) N/A 0%
Obesity Rates, % High School Students (2009) N/A 11.7%
Medical Costs of Obesity, Per Capita (2003) 36 $235
Overweight and Obesity Rates, % Children (2007) 35 29.4%

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The date above indicates when the data became available.

Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding General Indicators sources
State Funding Per Capita FY 2010-11 39 $15.97
State Funding for Public Health FY 2010-11 N/A $21,026,483
Public Health Funding Indicator sources
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program Funding by State 2012 N/A $1,855,678
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2012 23 $21.9
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2012 N/A $30,921,347
HRSA Funding Per Capita FY 2012 27 $23.4
State Public Health Budget FY 2011-2012 N/A $17,794,601
State Public Health Budget Funding Per Capita FY 2011-2012 45 $13.5
CDC Programs sources
CDC Funding Per Capita FY 2011 23 $21.87
CDC Programs sources
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) N/A $303,659
Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities N/A $324,900
Cancer N/A $3,494,997
Chronic Disease Prevention/ Health Promotion (All Other) N/A $215,251
Diabetes N/A $406,772
Environmental Health N/A $840,053
Heart Disease N/A $0
HIV/AIDS N/A $1,532,897
Vaccine for Children N/A $8,336,866
Injury Prevention and Control N/A $152,806
Nutrition / Physical Activity N/A $5,000
Occupational Safety & Health N/A $115,200
Influenza (including supplemental funding) N/A $0
Public Health Scientific Services (BRFSS) N/A $114,471
School Health N/A $168,105
Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response N/A $5,390,877
Tuberculosis N/A $231,862
Infectious Diseases (All Other) N/A $631,077
Preventive Health Service Block Grants N/A $1,318,562
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) N/A $257,118
Tobacco N/A $1,044,019
PPHF/Other Affordable Care Act N/A $2,981,122
Section 317 Immunization Program N/A $966,676
CDC Programs sources
CDC--Prevention and Public Health Fund/Other ACA N/A $2,981,122
Community Guide/Community Preventive Services Task Force N/A $0
CTGs N/A $0
Comprehensive Chronic Disease Prevention N/A $909,229
Environmental Public Health Tracking N/A $715,892
Epi and Lab Capacity Program N/A $654,040
HAIs N/A $71,473
Immunization Programs N/A $0
Prevention Research Centers N/A $300,000
Public Health Infrastructure N/A $250,000
Public Health Prevention Research N/A $0
Public Health Workforce N/A $0
REACH N/A $0
Tobacco N/A $80,488
CDC--Section 317 Immunization Program N/A $966,676
HRSA Programs sources
Primary Health Care N/A $16,892,360
Health Professions N/A $1,993,572
Maternal & Child Health N/A $7,628,820
HIV/AIDS N/A $2,463,947
HRSA Total (FY2012) (All Programs) N/A $30,921,347
HRSA Funding Per Capita FY 2012 N/A $23.4
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding General Indicators sources
State Funding Per Capita 38 $17.02
State Funding for Public Health FY 2009-2010 N/A $22,407,213
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program N/A $2,060,815
CDC Programs sources
CDC Funding Per Capita 20 $22.61
CDC--Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) N/A $273,687
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2010 N/A $29,761,651
CDC--Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities N/A $318,227
CDC--Cancer N/A $3,808,689
CDC--Chronic Disease Prevention/Health Promotion (All Other) N/A $614,874
CDC--Diabetes N/A $294,478
CDC--Environmental Health N/A $1,500,344
CDC--Heart Disease N/A $0
CDC--HIV/AIDS N/A $1,764,246
CDC--Infectious Diseases N/A $615,915
CDC--Influenza (including supplemental funding) N/A $253,911
CDC--Injury Prevention and Control N/A $466,357
CDC--Nutrition / Physical Activity N/A $198,646
CDC--Occupational Safety & Health N/A $120,000
CDC--Preventive Health Service Block Grants N/A $1,669,185
CDC--Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response N/A $5,464,356
CDC--School Health N/A $232,683
CDC--Section 317 Immunization Program N/A $925,340
CDC--Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) N/A $265,822
CDC--Tobacco N/A $1,041,719
CDC--Tuberculosis Elimination N/A $242,743
CDC--Vaccine for Children N/A $9,267,397
HRSA Programs sources
HRSA Funding Per Capita 24 $22.47
HRSA HIV/AIDS Grants N/A $2,324,048
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2010 N/A $29,579,466
HRSA Child and Maternal Health Grants N/A $5,060,580
HRSA Primary Health Care Grants N/A $19,352,969
HRSA Health Professions Grants N/A $2,841,869
Related State Economic Indicators sources
Poverty 2006-2008 3 Yr Average (90% Conf Interval) 51 6.1%
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding General Indicators sources
State Funding Per Capita 35 $22.03
State Funding for Public Health FY 2008-2009 N/A $29,176,603
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program N/A $1,937,756
CDC Programs sources
CDC Funding Per Capita 16 $23.37
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2009 N/A $30,948,857
CDC--Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) N/A $284,049
CDC--Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities N/A $143,227
CDC--Cancer N/A $3,141,132
CDC--Chronic Disease Prevention/Health Promotion (All Other) N/A $340,000
CDC--Diabetes N/A $386,804
CDC--Environmental Health N/A $1,493,037
CDC--Heart Disease N/A $0
CDC--HIV/AIDS N/A $1,455,149
CDC--Infectious Diseases N/A $621,504
CDC--Influenza (including supplemental funding) N/A $179,154
CDC--Injury Prevention and Control N/A $769,650
CDC--Nutrition / Physical Activity N/A $311,577
CDC--Occupational Safety & Health N/A $258,150
CDC--Preventive Health Service Block Grants N/A $1,368,516
CDC--Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response N/A $5,229,492
CDC--School Health N/A $207,170
CDC--Section 317 Immunization Program N/A $800,040
CDC--Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) N/A $286,417
CDC--Tobacco N/A $1,041,719
CDC--Tuberculosis Elimination N/A $259,122
CDC--Vaccine for Children N/A $12,372,948
HRSA Programs sources
HRSA Funding Per Capita 33 $21.54
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2009 N/A $28,529,073
HRSA HIV/AIDS Grants N/A $2,249,732
HRSA Child and Maternal Health Grants N/A $4,114,802
HRSA Primary Health Care Grants N/A $16,069,465
HRSA Health Professions Grants N/A $1,800,493
Related State Economic Indicators sources
Poverty 2006-2008 3 Yr Average (90% Conf Interval) 51 6.1%
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding General Indicators sources
State Funding Per Capita 34 $23
State Funding for Public Health FY 2007-2008 N/A $30,300,891
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program N/A $2,093,475
CDC Programs sources
CDC Funding Per Capita 17 $21
CDC--Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) N/A $291,357
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2008 N/A $27,719,305
CDC--Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities N/A $628,140
CDC--Cancer N/A $2,443,537
CDC--Chronic Disease Prevention/Health Promotion (All Other) N/A $0
CDC--Diabetes N/A $391,268
CDC--Environmental Health N/A $1,348,002
CDC--Heart Disease N/A $77,564
CDC--HIV/AIDS N/A $1,687,326
CDC--Infectious Diseases N/A $690,080
CDC--Influenza (including supplemental funding) N/A $927,091
CDC--Injury Prevention and Control N/A $759,452
CDC--Nutrition / Physical Activity N/A $380,847
CDC--Occupational Safety & Health N/A $446,325
CDC--Preventive Health Service Block Grants N/A $1,636,232
CDC--Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response N/A $5,302,054
CDC--School Health N/A $196,777
CDC--Section 317 Immunization Program N/A $0
CDC--Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) N/A $238,183
CDC--Tobacco N/A $858,560
CDC--Tuberculosis Elimination N/A $259,122
CDC--Vaccine for Children N/A $9,157,388
HRSA Programs sources
HRSA Funding Per Capita 38 $15.05
HRSA HIV/AIDS Grants N/A $2,322,509
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2008 N/A $19,801,741
HRSA Child and Maternal Health Grants N/A $4,104,838
HRSA Primary Health Care Grants N/A $8,457,255
HRSA Health Professions Grants N/A $1,379,705
Related State Economic Indicators sources
Poverty 2006-2008 3 Yr Average (90% Conf Interval) 51 6%