Tables and trend lines by topic




Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events that can have negative, lasting effects on health and well-being.1 Nearly one in eight children (12 percent) have had three or more negative life experiences associated with levels of stress that can harm their health and development.2 The estimate(s) of adults who indicated that, before age 18, they lived with anyone who was depressed, mentally ill or suicidal; before age 18, they lived with anyone who was a problem drinker or alcoholic; before age 18, they lived with anyone who used illegal street drugs or abused prescription medications; or before age 18, they lived with anyone who was sentenced to serve time in a prison, jail or other correctional facility are shown below.


Adverse Childhood Experiences, Pennsylvania Adults, 2019

Before Age 18, Lived
With Anyone Who Was Depressed, Mentally Ill
or Suicidal*		 Before Age 18, Lived
With Anyone Who Was
a Problem Drinker or Alcoholic*		 Before Age 18, Lived
With Anyone Who Used
Illegal Street Drugs or
Abused Prescriptions*		 Before Age 18, Lived
With Anyone Who
Was Sentenced to Serve
Time in Prison*
Demographics % CI % CI % CI % CI
All adults 19 18-21 24 23-26 13 12-14 10 9-11
Gender
Male 16 14-18 22 20-24 13 12-15 11 10-13
Female 23 21-25 27 25-29 12 11-14 9 8-11
Age
18-29 34 29-38 28 24-32 19 16-23 19 15-22
30-44 24 21-28 27 24-31 22 19-26 17 14-20
45-64 16 15-19 26 24-28 10 9-12 7 6-9
65+ 9 8-11 17 15-20 3 2-4 3 2-4
Education
< High school 20 15-27 28 21-35 20 15-27 18 13-25
High school 17 14-19 25 23-28 13 11-15 12 10-14
Some college 23 20-26 27 24-30 13 11-16 11 9-13
College degree 20 18-22 20 18-22 9 8-11 5 4-6
Household income
< $15,000 22 17-28 30 24-37 19 14-25 13 9-19
$15,000 to $24,999 20 16-25 27 23-32 14 11-19 15 11-19
$25,000 to $49,999 22 19-25 27 24-31 15 13-19 13 10-16
$50,000 to $74,999 19 16-23 24 20-28 11 9-14 10 7-13
$75,000+ 19 17-22 22 19-24 11 9-13 7 5-9
Race
White, non-Hispanic 20 18-21 24 23-26 11 10-12 8 7-9
Black, non-Hispanic 17 13-21 25 21-31 22 18-27 21 17-27
Hispanic 27 20-35 27 20-35 21 15-29 21 15-29

*Excludes missing, don't know and refused


Before Age 18, Lived with Anyone Who Was Depressed, Mentally Ill or Suicidal Prevalence
per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population, Pennsylvania Adults, 2014-2019

Before Age 18, Lived with Anyone Who Was Depressed, Mentally Ill or Suicidal Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population, Pennsylvania Adults, 2014-2019
Color shading around estimates show 95% confidence intervals



Excessive alcohol use contributes to approximately 88,000 deaths each year within the United States.3 The estimate(s) of adults who indicated binge drinking, chronic drinking or being at risk for problem drinking are shown below.


Alcohol Consumption, Pennsylvania Adults, 2019

Binge Drinking* ** At Risk for Problem Drinking* *** Chronic Drinking* ****
Demographics % CI % CI % CI
All adults 17 16-18 6 5-7 6 5-7
Gender
Male 22 20-24 6 5-8 9 8-11
Female 12 11-14 6 5-7 3 2-4
Age
18-29 31 27-35 9 7-13 8 6-11
30-44 22 20-25 6 5-8 5 4-6
45-64 14 12-16 6 5-8 7 6-9
65+ 5 4-7 3 2-4 4 3-6
Education
< High school 14 10-19 4 2-6 5 3-9
High school 16 13-18 7 6-9 7 6-9
Some college 19 17-21 6 5-8 6 5-7
College degree 18 16-20 6 5-7 5 4-7
Household income
< $15,000 14 11-19 5 3-9 5 3-8
$15,000 to $24,999 13 10-17 5 3-7 5 3-8
$25,000 to $49,999 15 13-18 7 5-9 6 5-8
$50,000 to $74,999 17 14-20 5 4-8 7 5-9
$75,000+ 21 19-23 7 6-9 7 6-8
Race
White, non-Hispanic 18 16-19 6 5-7 6 6-7
Black, non-Hispanic 15 11-18 5 4-8 5 3-8
Hispanic 20 15-27 8 5-12 6 4-11

*Excludes missing, don't know and refused
**Defined as having five or more drinks on one occasion for men and having four or more drinks on one occasion for women
***Defined as adult men having more than 14 drinks per week and adult women having more than seven drinks per week
****Defined as having an average of two drinks or more every day for the past 30 days


Alcohol Consumption Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population,
Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019

Alcohol Consumption Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population, <br>Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019
Color shading around estimates show 95% confidence intervals



Arthritis and rheumatism are the leading causes of disability within the United States. Symptoms of arthritis include pain, aching, stiffness and swelling in or around the joints.4 Approximately 23.7 million, or 43.5 percent of United States adults report limitations in their usual activities due to arthritis.5 The estimate(s) of adults who indicated they were ever told they have some form of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus or fibromyalgia, indicated their usual activities were limited due to arthritis or joint symptoms, indicated arthritis or joint symptoms affected their work or taken a class to manage arthritis or joint symptoms are shown below.


Arthritis, Pennsylvania Adults, 2019

Ever Told Have Some Form of Arthritis* Usual Activities Limited Due to Arthritis or Joint Symptoms* ** Arthritis or Joint Symptoms Affected Work* ** Taken Class to Manage Arthritis or Joint Symptoms* **
Demographics % CI % CI % CI % CI
All adults 29 28-30 37 35-40 30 28-33 13 11-15
Gender
Male 25 23-27 37 33-41 32 28-36 13 10-16
Female 33 31-35 37 34-41 29 26-32 13 11-16
Age
18-29 4 3-6 NSR NSR NSR NSR NSR NSR
30-44 13 11-15 41 32-51 39 31-48 15 9-22
45-64 37 35-40 44 40-48 41 37-45 13 11-16
65+ 54 51-57 31 27-34 18 15-21 13 10-16
Education
< High school 31 25-37 50 39-60 44 34-55 14 8-23
High school 33 31-36 36 32-40 28 25-32 10 7-12
Some college 28 26-31 35 30-40 34 29-39 16 12-21
College degree 24 22-25 35 31-39 22 18-25 15 12-18
Household income
< $15,000 40 34-46 58 49-67 45 36-54 13 8-20
$15,000 to $24,999 40 35-44 53 46-60 43 37-50 13 9-19
$25,000 to $49,999 30 27-34 33 28-39 29 24-35 13 9-17
$50,000 to $74,999 31 27-35 31 25-38 29 23-36 11 8-16
$75,000+ 22 20-24 31 26-36 20 16-25 14 10-17
Race
White, non-Hispanic 32 30-33 36 33-39 28 26-31 13 11-15
Black, non-Hispanic 25 22-30 41 32-50 31 24-40 13 9-18
Hispanic 16 12-22 NSR NSR NSR NSR NSR NSR

*Excludes missing, don't know and refused
Note: If "NSR" is displayed, then the total response is less than 50 and/or the percentage prevalence is considered "not statistically reliable."
**Out of adults who were told they have some form or arthritis


Arthritis Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population,
Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019

Arthritis Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population, Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019
Color shading around estimates show 95% confidence intervals



Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the lungs, characterized by wheezing, coughing, difficulty breathing and chest tightness.6 The estimate(s) of adults who indicated they ever had asthma or currently have asthma are shown below.


Asthma, Pennsylvania Adults, 2019

Ever Told Have Asthma* Currently Has Asthma*
Demographics % CI % CI
All adults 16 15-17 11 10-12
Gender
Male 13 12-15 8 7-9
Female 18 16-20 14 12-15
Age
18-29 23 20-27 15 13-19
30-44 17 15-20 10 8-13
45-64 13 12-15 11 9-12
65+ 12 10-14 8 7-10
Education
< High school 17 13-23 15 11-20
High school 14 12-16 10 8-12
Some college 18 16-21 12 10-15
College degree 14 13-16 9 8-10
Household income
< $15,000 23 19-29 21 16-26
$15,000 to $24,999 20 16-24 16 13-19
$25,000 to $49,999 17 15-20 13 11-16
$50,000 to $74,999 14 12-18 10 7-12
$75,000+ 13 12-16 7 6-9
Race
White, non-Hispanic 15 13-16 10 9-11
Black, non-Hispanic 21 17-26 17 14-21
Hispanic 23 18-30 15 11-21

*Excludes missing, don't know and refused


Asthma Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population,
Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019

Asthma Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population, <br>Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019
Color shading around estimates show 95% confidence intervals



Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States.7 The estimate(s) of adults who indicated they were ever told they had skin cancer and ever told they had any other type of cancer are shown below.


Cancer, Pennsylvania Adults, 2019

Ever Told Had Skin Cancer* Ever Told Had Any Other
Type of Cancer*
Demographics % CI % CI
All adults 7 6-7 8 7-9
Gender
Male 7 6-8 7 6-8
Female 7 6-8 9 8-10
Age
18-29 0 0-1 1 0-1
30-44 1 0-1 3 2-4
45-64 7 5-8 8 7-9
65+ 18 15-20 19 17-21
Education
< High school 6 4-9 10 7-14
High school 7 5-8 9 7-10
Some college 5 4-7 8 6-9
College degree 8 7-9 7 6-8
Household income
< $15,000 4 2-6 11 7-15
$15,000 to $24,999 6 5-9 11 8-14
$25,000 to $49,999 7 6-9 8 7-10
$50,000 to $74,999 7 6-9 8 6-10
$75,000+ 6 5-7 6 5-8
Race
White, non-Hispanic 8 8-9 9 8-10
Black, non-Hispanic 1 0-2 6 5-9
Hispanic 0 0-1 3 2-6

*Excludes missing, don't know and refused


Cancer Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population,
Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019

Cancer Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population, <br>Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019
Color shading around estimates show 95% confidence intervals



Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States.8 The estimate(s) of adults age 35 and older who indicated they had a heart attack, heart disease or stroke, ever had a heart attack, ever had angina or heart disease, or ever had a stroke are shown below.


Cardiovascular Disease, Pennsylvania Adults, Age 35+, 2019

Ever Told Had Heart Attack, Heart Disease or Stroke* Ever Told They Had Angina or Heart Disease* Ever Told They Had a Heart Attack* Ever Told They Had a Stroke*
Demographics % CI % CI % CI % CI
All adults 12 11-14 5 5-6 6 5-7 5 4-6
Gender
Male 14 13-16 6 5-8 8 7-10 5 4-6
Female 11 9-12 5 4-6 4 3-5 5 4-6
Age
35-44 4 2-6 2 1-4 1 1-3 2 1-3
45-54 6 5-8 2 1-4 3 2-4 3 2-4
55-64 12 10-14 5 4-7 5 4-7 5 4-7
65+ 22 20-25 10 9-12 12 10-14 8 7-10
Education
< High school 20 15-26 6 4-10 9 6-14 10 6-14
High school 15 13-17 6 4-7 7 6-9 6 5-8
Some college 12 10-15 6 4-7 7 5-9 4 3-6
College degree 8 7-9 5 4-6 3 3-4 3 2-4
Household income
< $15,000 22 17-29 13 9-18 11 8-16 9 6-13
$15,000 to $24,999 19 16-24 6 4-9 9 7-13 10 7-14
$25,000 to $49,999 16 13-19 7 5-9 8 6-10 5 4-7
$50,000 to $74,999 10 8-13 5 3-7 6 4-8 4 2-6
$75,000+ 6 5-7 3 3-5 2 2-3 2 1-3
Race
White, non-Hispanic 12 11-14 5 5-6 7 6-8 5 4-5
Black, non-Hispanic 11 8-15 4 2-7 5 3-8 7 5-10
Hispanic 12 7-21 6 2-14 3 1-9 5 2-12

*Excludes missing, don't know and refused


Cardiovascular Disease Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population,
Pennsylvania Adults, Age 35+, 2011-2019

Cardiovascular Disease Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population, <br>Pennsylvania Adults, Age 35+, 2011-2019
Color shading around estimates show 95% confidence intervals



Approximately 39.8 million caregivers, or 16.6 percent, provide care to adults with a disability or illness.9 The estimate(s) of adults who indicated they provided regular care or assistance to a friend or family member who has a health problem or disability in the past month, averaged up to eight hours per week in the past month providing care or assistance to a friend or family member who has a health problem or disability or averaged 40 hours or more per week in the past month providing care or assistance to a friend or family member who has a health problem or disability are shown below.


Caregiver, Pennsylvania Adults, 2019

Provided Regular Care/Assistance to Friend/Family Member Who Has Health Problem/Disability in the Past Month* Averaged Up to 8 Hours/Week in the Past Month Providing Care/Assistance to Friend/Family Member Who Has Health Problem/Disability* Averaged 40 Hours or More per Week in the Past Month Providing Care/Assistance to Friend/Family Member Who Has Health Problem/Disability*
Demographics % CI % CI % CI
All adults 24 22-25 56 52-59 20 17-23
Gender
Male 20 18-22 61 56-67 17 14-22
Female 27 25-29 52 47-57 22 18-26
Age
18-29 21 17-25 60 49-71 14 8-25
30-44 21 18-24 56 47-64 20 15-27
45-64 27 25-30 54 49-59 19 15-24
65+ 24 22-27 56 49-62 24 19-30
Education
< High school 20 15-27 NSR NSR NSR NSR
High school 26 23-28 52 46-58 22 17-28
Some college 25 22-28 56 49-62 19 14-24
College degree 22 20-24 60 55-65 17 13-21
Household income
< $15,000 21 16-27 27 17-41 NSR NSR
$15,000 to $24,999 29 24-34 52 41-62 22 15-31
$25,000 to $49,999 26 23-30 49 41-57 24 18-31
$50,000 to $74,999 24 20-27 53 44-62 23 15-32
$75,000+ 22 19-24 63 57-69 14 10-19
Race
White, non-Hispanic 23 22-25 58 54-62 19 16-22
Black, non-Hispanic 26 21-31 46 34-58 20 12-32
Hispanic 32 23-41 NSR NSR NSR NSR

*Excludes missing, don't know and refused
Note: If "NSR" is displayed, then the total response is less than 50 and/or the percentage prevalence is considered "not statistically reliable."


Provided Regular Care/Assistance to Friend/Family Member Who Has a Health Problem/Disability in the Past Month Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population, Pennsylvania Adults, 2015-2019

Provided Regular Care/Assistance to Friend/Family Member Who Has a Health Problem/Disability in the Past Month Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population, <br>Pennsylvania Adults, 2015-2019
Color shading around estimates show 95% confidence intervals



High blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease.10 The estimate(s) of adults who indicated they had their blood cholesterol checked in the past five years, were ever told they have high blood cholesterol or are currently taking medicine for high blood cholesterol are shown below.


Cholesterol Awareness, Pennsylvania Adults, 2019

Blood Cholesterol Checked
in the Past 5 Years*		 Ever Told Have High Blood Cholesterol* Currently Taking Medicine for High Blood Cholesterol*
Demographics % CI % CI % CI
All adults 88 87-89 31 30-33 62 59-65
Gender
Male 85 83-87 32 30-34 65 61-69
Female 91 89-92 30 28-32 59 55-63
Age
18-29 73 69-77 10 8-14 NSR NSR
30-44 81 77-84 16 13-18 23 16-31
45-64 93 91-94 39 36-41 61 57-65
65+ 97 96-98 49 46-52 81 77-84
Education
< High school 80 73-86 34 28-41 68 56-79
High school 87 85-89 33 30-35 68 63-72
Some college 88 85-90 30 27-33 59 54-64
College degree 91 90-93 29 27-32 54 49-58
Household income
< $15,000 85 80-89 34 28-40 75 65-83
$15,000 to $24,999 87 83-90 33 29-37 65 57-72
$25,000 to $49,999 88 85-91 33 30-36 69 64-74
$50,000 to $74,999 90 87-92 29 25-32 65 58-71
$75,000+ 88 85-90 30 27-32 51 46-56
Race
White, non-Hispanic 88 87-89 33 31-34 64 61-67
Black, non-Hispanic 91 87-94 26 22-30 65 56-73
Hispanic 82 75-87 24 18-31 NSR NSR

*Excludes missing, don't know and refused
Note: If "NSR" is displayed, then the total response is less than 50 and/or the percentage prevalence is considered "not statistically reliable."


Cholesterol Awareness Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population,
Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019

Cholesterol Awareness Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population, <br>Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019
Color shading around estimates show 95% confidence intervals



Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive disease that usually results in coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and other symptoms.11 The estimate(s) of adults who indicated they were ever told they have COPD, emphysema or chronic bronchitis are shown below.


Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pennsylvania Adults, 2019

Ever Told They Have COPD, Emphysema or Chronic Bronchitis*
Demographics % CI
All adults 7 6-8
Gender
Male 7 6-8
Female 8 7-9
Age
18-29 1 1-2
30-44 4 2-5
45-64 8 7-10
65+ 14 12-16
Education
< High school 17 13-22
High school 8 7-10
Some college 6 5-8
College degree 3 2-4
Household income
< $15,000 17 13-22
$15,000 to $24,999 15 12-19
$25,000 to $49,999 10 8-12
$50,000 to $74,999 5 3-6
$75,000+ 2 2-3
Race
White, non-Hispanic 8 7-9
Black, non-Hispanic 8 5-11
Hispanic 2 1-4

*Excludes missing, don't know and refused


Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population, Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population, <br>Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019
Color shading around estimates show 95% confidence intervals



Cognitive decline, ranging from mild cognitive impairment to dementia, can have profound implications for an individual's overall health and well-being. Older adults and others experiencing cognitive decline may be unable to care for themselves or conduct necessary activities of daily living, such as meal preparation and money management. Limitations with the ability to effectively manage medications and existing medical conditions are particular concerns when an individual is experiencing cognitive decline or dementia.12 The estimate(s) of adults age 45 and older who indicated they experienced more frequent or worsening confusion or memory loss in the past year, usually or always give up household activities or chores because of confusion or memory loss or usually or always need assistance with day to day activities as a result of confusion or memory loss are shown below.


Cognitive Decline, Pennsylvania Adults, Age 45+, 2019

Experienced More Frequent or Worsening Confusion or Memory Loss in the Past Year* Usually or Always Gives Up Household Activities or Chores Because of Confusion or Memory Loss* Usually or Always Need Assistance With Day to Day Activities as a Result of Confusion or Memory Loss*
Demographics % CI % CI % CI
All adults 10 9-11 8 5-12 8 6-13
Gender
Male 9 8-11 6 3-12 8 4-14
Female 10 8-12 9 5-16 9 5-15
Age
45-64 10 8-11 11 7-18 10 6-16
65+ 10 8-12 4 2-8 6 3-12
Education
< High school 18 12-26 NSR NSR NSR NSR
High school 9 7-11 4 2-8 10 5-17
Some college 11 9-14 11 5-22 8 4-17
College degree 6 5-8 6 3-12 5 2-13
Household income
< $15,000 27 19-37 NSR NSR 8 3-18
$15,000 to $24,999 16 12-20 10 5-21 9 4-21
$25,000 to $49,999 8 6-11 6 2-14 8 3-19
$50,000 to $74,999 8 5-11 NSR NSR NSR NSR
$75,000+ 5 4-7 3 1-9 6 2-17
Race
White, non-Hispanic 9 8-10 8 5-12 7 5-12
Black, non-Hispanic 15 10-21 NSR NSR NSR NSR
Hispanic NSR NSR NSR NSR NSR NSR

*Excludes missing, don't know and refused
Note: If "NSR" is displayed, then the total response is less than 50 and/or the percentage prevalence is considered "not statistically reliable."


Experienced More Frequent or Worsening Confusion or Memory Loss in the Past Year Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population, Pennsylvania Adults, Age 45+, 2018-2019

Experienced More Frequent or Worsening Confusion or Memory Loss in the Past Year Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population, <br>Pennsylvania Adults, Age 45+, 2018-2019
Color shading around estimates show 95% confidence intervals



Depression is a common and treatable medical disorder that is more common among individuals with chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes and arthritis.13 The estimate(s) of adults who indicated they were ever told they have a depressive disorder, including depression, major depression, minor depression or dysthymia are shown below.


Depression, Pennsylvania Adults, 2019

Ever Told They Have Some Form of Depressive Disorder*
Demographics % CI
All adults 20 18-21
Gender
Male 13 12-15
Female 26 24-28
Age
18-29 26 22-29
30-44 21 18-24
45-64 20 18-22
65+ 14 12-16
Education
< High school 22 17-27
High school 19 17-21
Some college 23 20-26
College degree 17 15-19
Household income
< $15,000 37 32-43
$15,000 to $24,999 28 24-33
$25,000 to $49,999 21 18-24
$50,000 to $74,999 17 14-20
$75,000+ 14 12-16
Race
White, non-Hispanic 20 19-22
Black, non-Hispanic 19 15-23
Hispanic 21 16-27

*Excludes missing, don't know and refused


Depression Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population,
Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019

Depression Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population, <br>Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019
Color shading around estimates show 95% confidence intervals



Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States.7 The estimate(s) of adults who indicated they were ever told they have diabetes, check their blood sugar daily, are now taking insulin and saw a doctor four or more times in the past year for diabetes are shown below.


Diabetes, Pennsylvania Adults, 2019

Ever Told Have Diabetes* Now Taking Insulin* ** Check Their Blood
Sugar Daily* **		 Saw Doctor 4+ Times in
Past Year for Diabetes* **
Demographics % CI % CI % CI % CI
All adults 11 10-12 36 31-40 62 57-66 41 36-46
Gender
Male 11 9-12 40 34-47 60 53-66 40 33-46
Female 11 10-12 32 26-39 63 57-70 42 35-49
Age
18-29 2 1-3 NSR NSR NSR NSR NSR NSR
30-44 4 3-5 NSR NSR NSR NSR NSR NSR
45-64 13 12-15 36 29-43 59 51-66 42 35-50
65+ 22 19-24 32 26-39 59 52-66 39 32-46
Education
< High school 13 9-18 NSR NSR NSR NSR NSR NSR
High School 12 10-14 31 25-38 60 52-67 43 35-51
Some college 12 10-14 38 30-47 67 58-75 46 37-55
College degree 8 7-9 36 29-44 54 46-62 29 22-38
Household income
< $15,000 17 13-22 33 21-47 NSR NSR NSR NSR
$15,000 to $24,999 17 14-21 38 28-49 55 42-67 42 31-53
$25,000 to $49,999 12 10-15 33 24-43 67 57-76 35 25-45
$50,000 to $74,999 11 9-13 36 26-47 61 50-71 35 25-46
$75,000+ 7 6-8 29 21-39 52 42-62 43 33-53
Race
White, non-Hispanic 11 10-12 33 28-38 59 54-65 39 34-45
Black, non-Hispanic 16 13-20 38 27-50 67 54-78 46 34-59
Hispanic 6 3-10 NSR NSR NSR NSR NSR NSR

*Excludes missing, don't know and refused
**Denominator is persons who have diabetes
Note: If "NSR" is displayed, then the total response is less than 50 and/or the percentage prevalence is considered "not statistically reliable."


Diabetes Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population,
Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019

Diabetes Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population, <br>Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019
Color shading around estimates show 95% confidence intervals



Regular physical activity among adults has been shown to reduce the risk of many diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, colon and breast cancers and osteoporosis. Keeping physically active also helps to control weight, maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints, and relieve symptoms of depression.14 The estimate(s) of adults who indicated they met aerobic recommendations, met muscle strengthening recommendations, participated in no physical activity in the past month and participated in over 300 minutes of physical activity per week are shown below.


Exercise, Pennsylvania Adults, 2019

Participated in No Physical Activity in the Past Month* ** Met Muscle Strengthening Recommendation* Met Aerobic Recommendation* Participated in Over 300 Minutes of Physical Activity per Week*
Demographics % CI % CI % CI % CI
All adults 26 24-27 34 32-35 50 48-52 31 30-33
Gender
Male 24 22-26 37 35-40 51 48-53 33 31-35
Female 27 25-29 30 28-32 49 47-52 29 27-32
Age
18-29 18 15-21 43 39-47 50 45-54 28 24-32
30-44 22 19-25 35 32-39 49 46-53 29 26-33
45-64 28 26-31 30 28-32 48 46-51 29 27-31
65+ 32 29-35 30 27-33 54 51-57 39 36-42
Education
< High school 37 31-44 22 17-28 40 33-47 28 22-35
High School 33 30-35 30 27-33 46 43-49 30 27-33
Some college 24 22-27 36 33-39 50 47-53 31 28-34
College degree 13 12-15 40 38-42 59 57-61 34 32-37
Household income
< $15,000 40 34-46 32 27-38 35 30-41 26 21-32
$15,000 to $24,999 40 36-45 29 24-33 41 36-45 27 24-32
$25,000 to $49,999 31 28-35 29 26-33 46 42-49 31 27-34
$50,000 to $74,999 20 17-23 33 29-37 56 52-61 33 29-37
$75,000+ 16 14-18 39 37-42 56 53-59 33 31-36
Race
White, non-Hispanic 24 23-26 33 31-34 52 50-54 32 30-34
Black, non-Hispanic 31 26-35 35 30-40 43 38-48 28 23-33
Hispanic 32 26-39 39 32-47 43 36-51 26 20-34

*Excludes missing, don't know and refused
**Odd years of survey include the following interviewer instruction: If respondent does not have a "regular job duty" or is retired, they may count the physical activity or exercise they spend the most time doing in a regular month.


Participated in No Physical Activity Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population,
Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019

Participated in No Physical Activity Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population, <br>Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019
Color shading around estimates show 95% confidence intervals



Preconception health refers to the health of women and men during their reproductive years, which are the years they can have a child. It focuses on taking steps now to protect the health of a baby they might have sometime in the future.15 The estimate(s) of women who indicated she or her husband/partner did something they last time they had sex to keep from getting pregnant are shown below.


Family Planning, Pennsylvania Women, Age 18-44, 2019

She or Husband/Partner Did Something Last Time
They Had Sex to Keep From Getting Pregnant*
Demographics % CI
Gender
Female 58 54-63
Age
18-29 61 53-69
30-44 56 51-62
Education
< High school NSR NSR
High school 49 40-58
Some college 62 54-69
College degree 67 61-73
Household income
< $15,000 NSR NSR
$15,000 to $24,999 60 47-71
$25,000 to $49,999 59 49-69
$50,000 to $74,999 58 44-70
$75,000+ 65 57-72
Race
White, non-Hispanic 62 56-67
Black, non-Hispanic 51 39-63
Hispanic NSR NSR

*Excludes missing, don't know and refused
Note: If "NSR" is displayed, then the total response is less than 50 and/or the percentage prevalence is considered "not statistically reliable."


She or Husband/Partner Did Something Last Time They Had Sex to Keep From Getting Pregnant Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population, Pennsylvania Women, Age 18-44, 2012-2019

She or Husband/Partner Did Something Last Time They Had Sex to Keep From Getting Pregnant Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population, Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019
Color shading around estimates show 95% confidence intervals



Eating fruits and vegetables lowers the risk of developing many chronic diseases and can also help with weight management. Only 12.2 percent and 9.3 percent of adults meet the daily fruit and vegetable intake recommendations, respectively.16 The estimate(s) of adults who indicated they eat five or more fruits or vegetables daily, consume two or more fruits or 100% fruit juice daily or consume three or more vegetables or salads daily are shown below.


Fruits and Vegetables, Pennsylvania Adults, 2019

Eat Five or More Fruits or Vegetables Daily* Consume Two or More Fruits or 100% Fruit Juice Daily* Consume Three or More Vegetables or Salads Daily*
Demographics % CI % CI % CI
All adults 10 9-11 29 28-31 8 7-8
Gender
Male 7 6-8 26 24-28 5 4-6
Female 13 12-15 32 30-34 10 9-11
Age
18-29 9 7-13 25 21-29 6 4-9
30-44 14 11-16 31 28-34 12 10-14
45-64 9 8-11 27 25-29 7 6-8
65+ 9 7-11 33 31-36 6 4-7
Education
< High school 10 7-15 25 19-32 5 3-8
High school 7 6-9 26 23-28 4 3-5
Some college 9 7-11 28 25-31 7 6-9
College degree 15 14-17 36 34-38 13 11-15
Household income
< $15,000 6 3-9 24 19-30 5 3-8
$15,000 to $24,999 10 7-14 30 26-35 6 4-10
$25,000 to $49,999 7 5-9 26 23-30 4 3-5
$50,000 to $74,999 10 8-13 26 22-30 8 6-10
$75,000+ 12 11-14 32 29-34 11 10-13
Race
White, non-Hispanic 9 8-10 29 27-30 7 6-8
Black, non-Hispanic 12 9-15 31 26-36 7 5-10
Hispanic 16 10-24 33 26-41 8 5-12

*Excludes missing, don't know and refused


Consume Two or More Fruits or 100% Fruit Juice Daily
Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population, Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019

Consume Two or More Fruits or 100% Fruit Juice Daily Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population, Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019
Color shading around estimates show 95% confidence intervals



BRFSS respondents were asked to rate their general health as excellent, very good, good, fair or poor. The estimate(s) of adults who reported that their health was fair or poor are shown below.


General Health, Pennsylvania Adults, 2019

Fair or Poor General Health*
Demographics % CI
All Adults 19 18-20
Gender
Male 19 17-20
Female 19 18-21
Age
18-29 13 10-16
30-44 13 11-16
45-64 23 21-25
65+ 24 22-27
Education
< High school 31 26-37
High school 22 20-24
Some college 20 17-22
College degree 9 8-11
Household income
< $15,000 41 35-47
$15,000 to $24,999 35 31-40
$25,000 to $49,999 22 19-25
$50,000 to $74,999 13 11-16
$75,000+ 9 7-10
Race
White, non-Hispanic 18 17-19
Black, non-Hispanic 24 20-29
Hispanic 20 16-26

*Excludes missing, don't know and refused


Fair or Poor General Health Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population,
Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019

Fair or Poor General Health Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population, Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019
Color shading around estimates show 95% confidence intervals



Two additional indicators related to health care access are: 1) not having a personal doctor or health care provider and 2) having had a time during the past 12 months when you needed to see a doctor but could not because of the cost. The estimate(s) of adults who indicated they have no personal health care provider, could not receive care in the past year due to cost or visited a doctor for a routine checkup in the past two years are shown below.


Health Care Access, Pennsylvania Adults, 2019

Does Not Have a Personal Health Care Provider* Couldn't Receive Care in the
Past Year Due to Cost*		 Visited a Doctor for a Routine Checkup in the Past 2 Years*
Demographics % CI % CI % CI
All adults 16 15-17 10 9-11 89 88-90
Gender
Male 21 19-23 9 8-11 86 84-87
Female 12 10-14 11 9-12 93 92-94
Age
18-29 34 30-38 12 10-15 84 81-87
30-44 23 20-26 14 12-16 81 78-84
45-64 10 8-11 10 9-12 93 92-94
65+ 5 4-6 4 3-5 98 97-98
Education
< High school 23 18-29 13 10-18 82 75-87
High school 18 16-20 11 9-12 90 88-92
Some college 15 13-17 12 10-14 91 89-92
College degree 13 12-15 6 5-7 90 88-91
Household income
< $15,000 17 13-22 17 13-21 91 87-94
$15,000 to $24,999 18 15-22 18 15-22 89 86-91
$25,000 to $49,999 18 15-21 12 10-15 88 85-90
$50,000 to $74,999 11 9-14 9 7-12 90 88-92
$75,000+ 15 13-17 5 4-7 89 87-91
Race
White, non-Hispanic 14 13-15 8 7-9 89 88-90
Black, non-Hispanic 17 14-21 14 11-18 94 91-96
Hispanic 32 26-40 23 18-30 88 82-92

*Excludes missing, don't know and refused


Health Care Access Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population,
Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019

Health Care Access Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population, <br>Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019
Color shading around estimates show 95% confidence intervals



Health care, or insurance coverage, includes private plans and plans such as Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) or governmental plans such as Medicare or the Indian Health Service. The estimate(s) of adults whose primary source of health care coverage is a plan purchased through an employer or union or are ages 18-64 who reported having no health care coverage are shown below.


Health Care Coverage, Pennsylvania Adults, 2019

No Health Insurance, Age 18-64* Primary Source of Health Care Coverage is Plan Purchased Through an Employer or Union*
Demographics % CI % CI
All adults 10 9-12 50 48-52
Gender
Male 12 11-14 51 49-54
Female 8 7-10 49 47-51
Age
18-29 12 10-15 51 46-56
30-44 14 11-17 67 63-71
45-64 7 5-8 67 64-69
65+ NSR NSR 13 11-15
Education
< High school 27 20-35 22 16-30
High school 11 9-13 42 39-45
Some college 10 8-12 51 48-55
College degree 4 3-5 67 65-69
Household income
< $15,000 14 9-20 7 4-12
$15,000 to $24,999 15 12-19 16 13-20
$25,000 to $49,999 16 13-20 37 34-41
$50,000 to $74,999 9 6-13 61 57-65
$75,000+ 5 4-7 76 73-78
Race
White, non-Hispanic 8 7-10 52 50-53
Black, non-Hispanic 12 9-16 44 38-49
Hispanic 23 17-29 43 34-52

*Excludes missing, don't know and refused
Note: If "NSR" is displayed, then the total response is less than 50 and/or the percentage prevalence is considered "not statistically reliable."


No Health Insurance Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population,
Pennsylvania Adults, Age 18-64, 2011-2019

No Health Insurance Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population, <br>Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019
Color shading around estimates show 95% confidence intervals



Vision loss means that a person's eyesight is not corrected to a "normal" level. Vision loss can be caused by damage to the eye itself, by the eye being shaped incorrectly or even by a problem in the brain.17

Approximately 15 percent of American adults (37.5 million) report some trouble hearing.18 The estimate(s) of adults who indicated they were deaf or have serious difficulty hearing or were ever blind or have serious difficulty seeing, even when wearing glasses, are shown below.


Hearing and Vision Problem, Pennsylvania Adults, 2019

Deaf or Serious Difficulty Hearing* Blind or Serious Difficulty Seeing,
Even With Glasses*
Demographics % CI % CI
All adults 6 5-7 4 3-5
Gender
Male 7 6-8 3 2-4
Female 5 4-6 5 4-6
Age
18-29 2 1-4 3 2-5
30-44 3 2-4 2 1-4
45-64 6 5-7 4 3-6
65+ 14 12-16 6 5-8
Education
< High school 8 5-12 9 6-13
High school 8 7-10 5 4-6
Some college 6 5-7 3 2-4
College degree 4 3-5 2 1-3
Household income
< $15,000 8 5-11 10 7-15
$15,000 to $24,999 10 8-13 9 6-11
$25,000 to $49,999 7 5-9 3 2-4
$50,000 to $74,999 6 5-8 2 1-4
$75,000+ 3 2-4 2 1-3
Race
White, non-Hispanic 7 6-8 3 3-4
Black, non-Hispanic 3 2-6 6 4-9
Hispanic 2 1-4 7 4-11

*Excludes missing, don't know and refused


Vision Problem Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population,
Pennsylvania Adults, 2013-2019

Vision Problem Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population, <br>Pennsylvania Adults, 2013-2019
Color shading around estimates show 95% confidence intervals



Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus spread through certain body fluids that attacks the body's immune system, specifically the CD4 cells, often called T cells.19 The estimate(s) of adults age 18-64 who indicated they were ever tested for HIV (except during a blood donation) or that an HIV situation applies to them are shown below.


HIV/AIDS, Pennsylvania Adults, Age 18-64, 2019

Ever Tested for HIV,
Except Blood Donation*		 Tested for HIV in the Past Year, Except Blood Donation* HIV Situation Applies* **
Demographics % CI % CI % CI
All adults 46 44-48 15 13-16 9 8-10
Gender
Male 42 39-45 13 11-15 10 9-12
Female 50 47-53 16 14-19 7 6-9
Age
18-29 38 34-43 19 16-23 18 15-22
30-44 59 55-63 20 17-23 9 7-11
45-64 41 38-43 8 7-10 3 2-4
Education
< High school 45 36-53 18 12-26 12 7-18
High school 45 41-48 15 12-18 9 7-11
Some college 46 42-50 16 13-19 10 8-13
College degree 47 44-50 13 11-15 6 5-8
Household income
< $15,000 58 50-65 23 16-31 12 8-18
$15,000 to $24,999 55 49-61 26 20-33 12 8-18
$25,000 to $49,999 47 41-52 20 16-24 11 9-14
$50,000 to $74,999 45 39-50 12 9-17 6 4-9
$75,000+ 44 41-47 10 8-13 7 5-9
Race
White, non-Hispanic 40 38-42 10 9-12 8 7-9
Black, non-Hispanic 75 70-80 42 35-50 13 10-18
Hispanic 60 51-67 23 17-31 14 10-20

*Excludes missing, don't know and refused
**Defined as having injected unprescribed drugs, having been treated for a sexually transmitted or venereal disease, having given or received money or drugs in exchange for sex, had anal sex without a condom or had four or more sex partners in the past year


Ever Tested for HIV, Except Blood Donation Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population,
Pennsylvania Adults, Age 18-64, 2011-2019

Ever Tested for HIV, Except Blood Donation Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population, Pennsylvania Adults, Age 18-64, 2011-2019
Color shading around estimates show 95% confidence intervals



Adults with high blood pressure are at a higher risk for heart disease, stroke, congestive heart failure and end-stage renal disease.20 The estimate(s) of adults who reported they were ever told they have high blood pressure or are currently taking medicine for high blood pressure are shown below.


Hypertension Awareness, Pennsylvania Adults, 2019

Ever Told Have High Blood Pressure* Currently Taking Medicine for
High Blood Pressure*
Demographics % CI % CI
All adults 33 32-35 81 78-83
Gender
Male 35 33-37 76 73-79
Female 32 30-34 85 82-87
Age
18-29 9 7-11 10 5-21
30-44 17 15-20 46 38-55
45-64 39 37-42 86 83-88
65+ 61 58-64 93 92-95
Education
< High school 36 30-42 81 72-88
High school 38 35-40 84 80-87
Some college 32 30-35 75 71-80
College degree 28 26-30 80 77-83
Household income
< $15,000 40 34-46 87 81-92
$15,000 to $24,999 45 40-49 80 73-85
$25,000 to $49,999 38 35-41 78 73-82
$50,000 to $74,999 32 29-36 84 78-88
$75,000+ 26 23-28 78 74-82
Race
White, non-Hispanic 34 33-36 81 78-83
Black, non-Hispanic 43 39-48 84 79-88
Hispanic 19 14-25 NSR NSR

*Excludes missing, don't know and refused
Note: If "NSR" is displayed, then the total response is less than 50 and/or the percentage prevalence is considered "not statistically reliable."


Ever Told High Blood Pressure Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population,
Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019

Ever Told High Blood Pressure Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population, <br>Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019
Color shading around estimates show 95% confidence intervals



Adult immunizations against influenza and pneumococcal disease are important health indicators that need to be routinely monitored.21 The estimate(s) of adults who indicated they had a flu shot or flu vaccine that was sprayed in the nose in the past year, did not have a tetanus shot in the past 10 years or are age 65 and older and ever had a pneumonia vaccination are shown below.


Immunization, Pennsylvania Adults, 2019

Had Flu Shot or Flu Vaccine Sprayed in Nose in the Past Year* Did Not Have a Tetanus
Shot in the Past 10 Years*		 Ever Had Pneumonia Vaccination, Age 65+*
Demographics % CI % CI % CI
All adults 48 47-50 27 26-29 74 72-77
Gender
Male 42 40-45 26 24-28 73 69-76
Female 54 51-56 28 26-31 76 72-79
Age
18-29 38 34-42 21 17-25 NSR NSR
30-44 35 32-38 24 21-28 NSR NSR
45-64 47 45-50 27 25-30 NSR NSR
65+ 70 67-72 34 32-37 74 72-77
Education
< High school 39 32-46 36 29-43 67 54-78
High school 45 42-48 30 28-33 73 69-77
Some college 47 43-50 26 23-29 76 71-81
College degree 57 54-59 22 20-24 78 74-81
Household income
< $15,000 44 38-51 38 32-44 70 59-79
$15,000 to $24,999 50 45-55 35 30-40 70 62-76
$25,000 to $49,999 47 43-50 29 25-32 75 70-80
$50,000 to $74,999 47 43-51 25 22-29 77 70-83
$75,000+ 50 47-52 22 19-24 80 74-85
Race
White, non-Hispanic 49 48-51 25 23-27 75 72-78
Black, non-Hispanic 46 41-51 39 34-44 67 57-76
Hispanic 35 28-42 38 31-46 NSR NSR

*Excludes missing, don't know and refused
Note: If "NSR" is displayed, then the total response is less than 50 and/or the percentage prevalence is considered "not statistically reliable."


Immunization Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population,
Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019

Immunization Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population, <br>Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019
Color shading around estimates show 95% confidence intervals



Kidney disease is a condition in which the kidneys are damaged and are unable to filter blood properly. Adults with diabetes or hypertension are at an increased risk of kidney disease.22 The estimate(s) of adults who indicated they were ever told they have a kidney disease are shown below.


Kidney Disease, Pennsylvania Adults, 2019

Ever Told Have Kidney Disease*
Demographics % CI
All adults 3 3-4
Gender
Male 3 2-4
Female 3 2-4
Age
18-29 1 0-2
30-44 1 1-2
45-64 4 3-5
65+ 6 5-7
Education
< High school 4 2-6
High school 3 2-4
Some college 4 3-5
College degree 2 2-3
Household income
< $15,000 5 3-8
$15,000 to $24,999 5 3-6
$25,000 to $49,999 4 3-6
$50,000 to $74,999 2 1-4
$75,000+ 2 1-3
Race
White, non-Hispanic 3 3-4
Black, non-Hispanic 4 3-7
Hispanic 2 1-5

*Excludes missing, don't know and refused


Kidney Disease Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population,
Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019

Kidney Disease Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population, <br>Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019
Color shading around estimates show 95% confidence intervals



One in 16 people in the United States will be diagnosed with lung cancer in their lifetime. More than 228,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year, with a new diagnosis every 2.3 minutes.23 The estimate(s) of adults started smoking cigarettes by age 20, smoked an average of 20 cigarettes each day or had a CT or CAT scan to check for lung cancer in the past year are shown below.


Lung Cancer Screening, Pennsylvania Adults, 2019

Started Smoking Cigarettes
by Age 20*		 Smoked an Average of 20 Cigarettes Each Day* Had a CT or CAT Scan to Check for Lung Cancer in the Past Year*
Demographics % CI % CI % CI
All adults 83 81-85 29 27-31 4 3-4
Gender
Male 82 79-85 32 29-36 3 2-4
Female 83 80-86 25 22-29 4 3-5
Age
18-29 87 79-92 27 20-36 2 1-5
30-44 84 78-88 24 19-30 1 0-2
45-64 82 79-85 28 25-32 4 3-5
65+ 81 77-85 35 31-39 7 5-9
Education
< High school 81 71-89 37 28-46 4 3-7
High school 85 81-87 30 26-34 4 3-6
Some college 82 78-85 26 22-30 4 3-6
College degree 81 77-84 26 23-31 2 1-2
Household income
< $15,000 84 77-90 32 24-41 4 2-8
$15,000 to $24,999 79 72-84 31 25-38 4 2-6
$25,000 to $49,999 82 78-86 33 28-38 6 4-8
$50,000 tot $74,999 83 77-88 30 24-37 3 2-5
$75,000+ 83 79-87 26 22-30 2 1-3
Race
White, non-Hispanic 83 81-85 31 28-34 4 3-4
Black, non-Hispanic 81 72-88 22 15-30 5 3-9
Hispanic 85 73-92 NSR NSR 0 0-2

*Excludes missing, don't know and refused
Note: If "NSR" is displayed, then the total response is less than 50 and/or the percentage prevalence is considered "not statistically reliable."
Note: No trend available. These questions were first asked in 2019.





Each day, over 1,000 people are treated in emergency departments for misusing prescription opioids.24 The estimate(s) of adults who reported they used any prescription pain medications in the past year, used prescription pain medicines not prescribed to them in the past year or used non-prescription street drugs that were injected or snorted in the past year are shown below.


Illegal/Prescription Drug Use, Pennsylvania Adults, 2019

Used Any Prescription Pain
Medications in the Past Year*		 Used Prescription Pain Medicines Not Prescribed to Them in the Past Year* Used Non-Prescription Street Drugs That Were Injected or Snorted in the Past Year*
Demographics % CI % CI % CI
All adults 27 25-28 7 5-9 2 1-2
Gender
Male 25 23-27 9 7-13 2 2-3
Female 28 26-31 5 3-7 1 1-2
Age
18-29 24 20-28 15 9-25 5 3-7
30-44 26 22-29 4 2-7 3 2-4
45-64 28 26-31 5 3-8 1 1-1
65+ 29 26-32 7 5-10 0 0-0
Education
< High school 34 27-41 6 2-13 1 0-4
High school 27 24-30 8 5-12 2 1-3
Some college 30 27-33 7 4-11 2 1-4
College degree 21 19-23 6 4-9 1 1-2
Household income
< $15,000 36 29-43 6 2-14 2 1-4
$15,000 to $24,999 37 32-42 5 3-9 2 1-4
$25,000 to $49,999 27 24-31 10 6-17 2 1-4
$50,000 to $74,999 23 20-27 6 3-10 2 1-3
$75,000+ 22 20-25 7 5-12 1 1-2
Race
White, non-Hispanic 25 24-27 7 5-10 2 1-2
Black, non-Hispanic 38 33-44 5 2-10 1 1-3
Hispanic 28 21-36 12 6-24 4 2-8

*Excludes missing, don't know and refused


Used Any Prescription Paid Medications in the Past Year Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population,
Pennsylvania Adults, 2017-2019

Used Any Prescription Pain Medications in the Past Year Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population, <br>Pennsylvania Adults, 2017-2019
Color shading around estimates show 95% confidence intervals



Being overweight or obese has been proven to increase the risk of many diseases and health conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, gallbladder disease, high cholesterol and some forms of cancer.25 The estimate(s) of adults who indicated they were overweight, obese or overweight and obese are shown below.


Overweight and Obese, Pennsylvania Adults, 2019

Overweight*
(BMI 25-29)		 Obese*
(BMI >= 30)		 Overweight & Obese*
(BMI >= 25)
Demographics % CI % CI % CI
All adults 35 34-37 33 32-35 68 67-70
Gender
Male 40 38-42 33 31-35 73 71-75
Female 31 28-33 33 31-35 64 61-66
Age
18-29 26 23-30 25 22-29 51 47-56
30-44 37 33-40 34 30-37 71 67-74
45-64 37 34-39 38 36-41 75 73-77
65+ 39 36-42 32 29-35 71 68-73
Education
< High school 35 28-42 36 30-43 71 64-77
High school 35 33-38 36 33-38 71 68-73
Some college 34 31-37 35 32-38 69 66-72
College degree 37 34-39 27 25-29 64 62-66
Household income
< $15,000 21 17-27 42 36-49 64 58-70
$15,000 to $24,999 34 30-39 39 35-44 73 69-77
$25,000 to $49,999 36 33-40 35 31-38 71 67-74
$50,000 to $74,999 39 34-43 36 32-40 74 70-78
$75,000+ 37 35-40 29 27-32 67 64-69
Race
White, non-Hispanic 36 34-38 32 31-34 68 67-70
Black, non-Hispanic 33 28-38 44 39-50 78 73-81
Hispanic 33 26-40 33 26-40 66 58-73

*Excludes missing, don't know and refused
Note: The Body Mass Index (BMI), which describes relative weight for height, is significantly correlated with total body fat content. BMI is calculated as mass (kg)/height2 (m2) and estimated using pounds and inches by [weight (pound)/height2 (inches2)] x 703. Individuals with a BMI of 25 to 29.9 are considered overweight, while individuals with a BMI >= 30 are considered obese.


Overweight and Obese Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population,
Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019

Overweight and Obese Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population, <br>Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019
Color shading around estimates show 95% confidence intervals



Impairment is an absence of, or significant difference in, a person's body structure or function or mental functioning.26 One in 25 United States adults reported having difficulty dressing or bathing, and one in 15 United States adults reported having difficulty doing errands alone due to a health condition.27 The estimate(s) of adults who indicated they had difficulty making decisions due to a health condition, had difficulty walking or climbing stairs, had difficulty dressing or bathing, or had difficulty doing errands alone due to a health condition are shown below.


Physical Impairments, Pennsylvania Adults, 2019

Have Difficulty Making
Decisions Due to
Health Condition* **		 Have Difficulty Walking
or Climbing Stairs*		 Have Difficulty Dressing or Bathing* Have Difficulty Doing
Errands Alone Due to
Health Condition* **
Demographics % CI % CI % CI % CI
All adults 11 10-12 14 13-15 4 3-5 7 7-8
Gender
Male 10 9-11 12 11-13 4 3-5 5 4-6
Female 13 11-14 15 14-17 4 3-5 9 8-11
Age
18-29 15 13-19 2 1-3 1 0-2 7 5-10
30-44 11 9-13 6 4-7 2 2-4 5 3-6
45-64 12 10-14 17 16-20 6 5-7 8 7-10
65+ 8 7-10 26 23-28 5 4-7 10 8-11
Education
< High school 22 17-28 24 19-29 7 5-11 14 10-18
High school 12 10-14 17 15-19 5 4-6 8 7-10
Some college 13 11-15 12 11-14 4 3-5 8 6-10
College degree 6 5-7 7 6-8 2 2-3 3 3-4
Household income
< $15,000 31 25-37 33 28-39 15 11-20 22 17-27
$15,000 to $24,999 22 19-26 27 23-31 8 6-11 16 13-20
$25,000 to $49,999 12 10-15 14 12-17 3 2-4 6 5-8
$50,000 to $74,999 6 4-9 10 8-13 3 2-5 4 3-5
$75,000+ 4 3-5 5 4-7 1 1-2 2 1-2
Race
White, non-Hispanic 10 9-11 13 12-15 3 3-4 7 6-8
Black, non-Hispanic 15 12-19 18 15-22 7 5-10 10 8-13
Hispanic 14 9-19 9 6-14 5 3-10 8 5-13

*Excludes missing, don't know and refused
**Includes physical, mental or emotional problems


Physical Impairments Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population,
Pennsylvania Adults, 2013-2019

Physical Impairments Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population, <br>Pennsylvania Adults, 2013-2019
Color shading around estimates show 95% confidence intervals



Physically and mentally unhealthy days measure the number of days within the past 30 days that individuals rate their physical and mental health as not good. The estimate(s) of adults who reported one or more physically or mentally unhealthy days are shown below.


Quality of Life, Pennsylvania Adults, 2019

Physical Health Not Good 1+
Days in the Past Month*		 Mental Health Not Good 1+
Days in the Past Month*
Demographics % CI % CI
All adults 39 37-40 38 37-40
Gender
Male 36 34-38 32 30-34
Female 42 39-44 44 42-46
Age
18-29 39 35-43 58 54-62
30-44 34 30-37 44 40-47
45-64 42 40-45 35 33-37
65+ 39 36-41 23 20-25
Education
< High school 43 37-50 40 34-47
High school 38 36-41 35 33-38
Some college 42 39-46 42 39-45
College degree 34 32-36 37 35-39
Household income
< $15,000 55 49-61 55 49-61
$15,000 to $24,999 51 46-55 45 41-50
$25,000 to $49,999 39 36-43 38 34-41
$50,000 to $74,999 41 37-45 38 34-42
$75,000+ 30 28-32 35 32-37
Race
White, non-Hispanic 39 37-40 37 36-39
Black, non-Hispanic 42 37-47 43 38-48
Hispanic 35 28-42 40 33-47

*Excludes missing, don't know and refused


Poor Physical and Mental Health Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population,
Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019

Poor Physical and Mental Health Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population, Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019
Color shading around estimates show 95% confidence intervals



Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, accounting for more than 480,000 deaths each year.28 Quitting smoking greatly reduces the risk of developing smoking-related diseases. Currently, there are more former smokers than current smokers in the United States.29 The estimate(s) of adults who indicated they are a current smoker, former smoker, have quit at least one day in the past year, or currently use chewing tobacco, snuff or snus are shown below.


Tobacco Use, Pennsylvania Adults, 2019

Current Smoker* ** Former Smoker* Quit at Least 1 Day
in the Past Year* **		 Currently Use
Chewing Tobacco,
Snuff or Snus* ***
Demographics % CI % CI % CI % CI
All adults 17 16-19 26 25-28 50 45-54 4 4-5
Gender
Male 18 17-20 30 28-32 48 41-54 9 7-10
Female 16 15-18 23 21-25 52 45-58 1 0-1
Age
18-29 15 13-19 9 7-12 62 50-73 6 5-8
30-44 22 19-25 24 21-27 48 39-57 6 4-8
45-64 20 18-22 28 26-31 42 36-49 4 3-6
65+ 11 9-13 41 38-44 59 49-68 2 1-3
Education
< High school 28 23-35 25 20-31 NSR NSR 7 4-12
High school 22 20-24 29 26-31 49 42-55 6 4-7
Some college 18 16-20 28 25-30 49 41-56 4 3-5
College degree 7 6-8 23 21-25 50 40-61 3 2-4
Household income
< $15,000 29 24-34 25 20-31 60 48-70 5 2-10
$15,000 to $24,999 29 25-33 25 21-29 47 38-57 5 3-8
$25,000 to $49,999 22 19-25 28 25-32 48 40-57 5 3-7
$50,000 to $74,999 15 12-18 28 25-32 48 35-61 4 2-5
$75,000+ 9 8-11 27 25-29 47 36-58 5 4-6
Race
White, non-Hispanic 17 15-18 29 28-31 47 42-52 5 4-6
Black, non-Hispanic 21 17-25 19 15-23 NSR NSR 2 1-4
Hispanic 18 13-25 13 9-18 NSR NSR 3 1-5

*Excludes missing, don't know and refused
**Includes adults who smoke cigarettes every day or some days
***Includes adults who currently use chewing tobacco, snuff or snus every day or some days
Note: If "NSR" is displayed, then the total response is less than 50 and/or the percentage prevalence is considered "not statistically reliable."


Tobacco Use Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population,
Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019

Tobacco Use Prevalence per 1,000 Pennsylvania Population, <br>Pennsylvania Adults, 2011-2019
Color shading around estimates show 95% confidence intervals