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Less Than HS Graduate Education Level Community Health Profile

Community Health Profile Report Options

List of health indicators based on the selected set of indicators that have data for the selected community. You can change the set of health indicators to be reported on by using the drop down list. Click on the title link in the list for a more detailed view of that community's health indicator.
IndicatorLess Than HS Graduate Education LevelNew JerseyCompared to New JerseyUnited StatesCompared to United States
AlcConBinDri2203Alcohol Consumption - Binge DrinkingPercentage of adults aged 18 years and older who reported binge drinking during the 30 days prior to the survey. A drink of alcohol is 1 can or bottle of beer, 1 glass of wine, 1 can or bottle of wine cooler, 1 cocktail, or 1 shot of liquor. Starting in 2006, the definition of binge drinking changed to consuming five or more drinks on an occasion for men, or four or more drinks on an occasion for women one or more times during the past 30 days.
Percentage of adults aged 18 years and older who reported binge drinking during the 30 days prior to the survey. A drink of alcohol is 1 can or bottle of beer, 1 glass of wine, 1 can or bottle of wine cooler, 1 cocktail, or 1 shot of liquor. Starting in 2006, the definition of binge drinking changed to consuming five or more drinks on an occasion for men, or four or more drinks on an occasion for women one or more times during the past 30 days.
Alcohol Consumption - Binge Drinking
(Percentage of persons, 2018-2021)
3 Years Grouped without 201920212018-2021Percentage of persons11.3Stable11.3%9.3%13.7% 11.3%
(9.3% - 13.7%)
14.7%BetterBetterNoComparisonValueNo comparison value
GeneralHealth25201General Health StatusPercentage of adults in designated subgroup who reported good, very good, or excellent general health Question Text: "Would you say that in general your health is excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor?"
Percentage of adults in designated subgroup who reported good, very good, or excellent general health Question Text: "Would you say that in general your health is excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor?"
General Health Status
(Percentage of persons, 2020-2022)
3 Years Grouped without 201920222020-2022Percentage of persons66.6Stable66.6%63.7%69.4% 66.6%
(63.7% - 69.4%)
86.2%WorseWorseNoComparisonValueNo comparison value
Depression29200Mental Health: DepressionThe percentage of adult aged 18 and above who have ever been told by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional that they have a depressive disorder, including depression, major depression, dysthymia, or minor depression. Question Text: "Has a doctor, nurse, or other health professional EVER told you that you have a depressive disorder, including depression, major depression, dysthymia, or minor depression?"
The percentage of adult aged 18 and above who have ever been told by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional that they have a depressive disorder, including depression, major depression, dysthymia, or minor depression. Question Text: "Has a doctor, nurse, or other health professional EVER told you that you have a depressive disorder, including depression, major depression, dysthymia, or minor depression?"
Mental Health: Depression
(Percentage, Age-adjusted, 2020-2022)
3 Years Grouped without 201920222020-2022Percentage, Age-adjusted16Stable16.0%13.9%18.4% 16.0%
(13.9% - 18.4%)
16.3%SimilarSimilarNoComparisonValueNo comparison value
Obese37204Obesity Among AdultsPercentage of respondents who have a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30.0 kg/m2 calculated from self-reported weight and height. BMI is calculated by dividing weight in kilograms by the square of height in meters. Respondents tend to overestimate their height and underestimate their weight leading to underestimation of BMI and the prevalence of obesity.
Percentage of respondents who have a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30.0 kg/m2 calculated from self-reported weight and height. BMI is calculated by dividing weight in kilograms by the square of height in meters. Respondents tend to overestimate their height and underestimate their weight leading to underestimation of BMI and the prevalence of obesity.
Obesity Among Adults
(Percentage, Age-adjusted, 2017-2020)
3 Years Grouped without 201920202017-2020Percentage, Age-adjusted36.8Stable36.8%32.9%40.9% 36.8%
(32.9% - 40.9%)
27.9%WorseWorseNoComparisonValueNo comparison value
Dental38201Oral Health - Annual Dental Visits Among AdultsPercentage of adults who last visited a dentist or a dental clinic in the last 12 months. Visits may have been for any reason, including visits to dental specialists, such as orthodontists. Question Text: "How long has it been since you last visited a dentist or a dental clinic for any reason? Interviewer Instruction: Include visits to dental specialists, such as orthodontists."
Percentage of adults who last visited a dentist or a dental clinic in the last 12 months. Visits may have been for any reason, including visits to dental specialists, such as orthodontists. Question Text: "How long has it been since you last visited a dentist or a dental clinic for any reason? Interviewer Instruction: Include visits to dental specialists, such as orthodontists."
Oral Health - Annual Dental Visits Among Adults
(Percentage, Age-adjusted, 2018, 2020, 2022)
3 Even Years Grouped20222018, 2020, 2022Percentage, Age-adjusted46.2Stable46.2%42.5%49.9% 46.2%
(42.5% - 49.9%)
68.1%WorseWorseNoComparisonValueNo comparison value
Dem_Pov39180Poverty among All AgesEstimated percentage of persons below poverty level in the past 12 months
Estimated percentage of persons below poverty level in the past 12 months
Poverty among All Ages
(Percentage of persons, 2023)
Single Calendar Years20232023Percentage of persons21Stable21.0%19.8%22.2% 21.0%
(19.8% - 22.2%)
9.7%WorseWorse12.5%WorseWorse
Dem_Emp43180Unemployment RateEstimated percentage of persons in the labor force who are unemployed
Estimated percentage of persons in the labor force who are unemployed
Unemployment Rate
(Percentage of persons, 2023)
Single Calendar Years20232023Percentage of persons6.1Stable6.1%5.3%6.9% 6.1%
(5.3% - 6.9%)
4.7%WorseWorse4.3%WorseWorse
CigSmokAdlt46202Cigarette Smoking Among AdultsPercentage of adults aged 18 years and older who smoke cigarettes every day or some days
Percentage of adults aged 18 years and older who smoke cigarettes every day or some days
Cigarette Smoking Among Adults
(Percentage, Age-adjusted, 2020-2022)
3 Years Grouped without 201920222020-2022Percentage, Age-adjusted20.2Stable20.2%17.6%23.0% 20.2%
(17.6% - 23.0%)
11.1%WorseWorseNoComparisonValueNo comparison value
  • Better is when the community's rate is better than New Jersey's rate and the difference is statistically significant (community confidence interval does not include comparison value).
  • Similar is when the community's rate is not statistically different from New Jersey's rate (community confidence interval includes comparison value).
  • Worse is when the community's rate is worse than New Jersey's rate and the difference is statistically significant (community confidence interval does not include comparison value).

Notes

The indicators listed above are a subset of CDC's Chronic Disease Indicators, a set of key surveillance indicators of chronic diseases and their risk factors.

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