Snapshot, Pulaski County, Kentucky 2022 | Page 40

health & safety

Pulaski County / Kentucky Health Statistics Comparisons
Social & Behavioral Indicators
Lack of Physical Activity ( percent adults ) 2020
Pulaski
Kentucky
43 %( 36.4-49.4 )
32 %( 30.9-32.9 )
About the Indicator : Percent of adults who did not participate in any
physical activity or exercise during the past month .
Data Source : BRFSS
Prevalence of Obesity ( percent adults ) 2020
Pulaski
Kentucky
40 %( 34-46.4 )
37 %( 35.5-37.6 )
About the Indicator : The percentage of adults estimated to be
obese , defined as having a Body Mass Index ( BMI ) of 30.0 or higher .
BMI is equal to weight in pounds divide by height in inches squared
and then multiplied by 703 .
Data Source : BRFSS
Prevalence of Overweight ( percent adults ) 2020 Pulaski Kentucky
76 %( 70.3-80.8 ) 70 %( 69.1-71.1 ) About the Indicator : The percentage of adults estimated to be overweight , defined as having a Body Mass Index ( BMI ) of 25.0 or higher . This category includes those adults estimated to be obese , defined as having a BMI of 30.0 or greater . BMI is equal to weight in pounds divide by height in inches squared and then multiplied by 703 .
Data Source : BRFSS
Recommended Fruit and Vegetable Intake ( percent adults ) 2009 Pulaski Kentucky
19 %( 14.8 - 22.9 ) 9 %( 8.4-10.6 ) About the Indicator : Percent of adults who consume five or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day .
Data Source : BRFSS
Prevalence of Smoking ( percent adults ) 2020
Pulaski
Kentucky
23 %( 18.1-28.7 )
23 %( 21.9-23.7 )
About the Indicator : Percent of adults who are current smokers
( variable calculated from one or more BRFSS questions ).
Data Source : BRFSS
Tooth Loss ( 6 or more teeth ) 2018
Pulaski
Kentucky
29 %( 23.61-35.68 ) 23 %( 21.7-23.5 )
About the Indicator : The percentage of adults with six or more
permanent teeth removed because of tooth decay or gum disease .
Data Source : BRFSS
Limited Activities in Previous Month ( percent adults ) 2018 Pulaski Kentucky
29 %( 21.26-38.69 ) 26 %( 24.5-26.9 ) About the Indicator : Percent of adults who could not perform work or household tasks due to physical , mental or emotional problems .
Data Source : BRFSS
Binge Drinking ( percent adults ) 2020
Pulaski
Kentucky
10 %( 6.7-13.9 )
15 %( 14.0-15.7 )
About the Indicator : Binge drinking is defined as having five or more
drinks on one occasion for males and having four or more drinks on
one occasion for females .
Data Source : BRFSS
Health Outcomes
Premature Death ( years lost / 100K pop ) 2018
Pulaski
Kentucky
10,117
9,034
About the Indicator : Years of Potential Life Lost prior to age 75 is
a measure of premature mortality that is calculated over the age
range from birth to 75 years of age .
Data Source : Kentucky State Data Center - Vital Statistics
Total Mortality ( per 100K population ) 2018 Pulaski Kentucky
1,027 935 About the Indicator : Age-adjusted rate of deaths ( from all causes ) per year .
Data Source : Kentucky State Data Center - Vital Statistics
Deaths by Age Group
( count & rate per 100,000 population )
See data Description below .
Pulaski
Kentucky
Less than 1 year
5
661.9
1-4 years 1
26.8
5-9 years 1
14.1
10-14 years
1
18.1
15-19 years
4
57.3
20-24 years
4
101.1
25-29 years
5
148.9
30-34 years
7
193.0
35-39 years
8
247.3
40-44 years
15
319.5
45-49 years
22
463.5
50-54 years
40
706.1
55-59 years
46
1,012.9
60-64 years
58
1,359.1
65-69 years
68
1,922.1
70-74 years
83
2,969.0
75-79 years
97
4,552.6
80-84 years
99
7,139.6
85 years and older
187
14,914.4
Data Source : Kentucky State Data Center - Vital Statistics
Motor Vehicle Deaths ( count ) 2018
Pulaski
Kentucky
12
724
Data Source : FARS , Kentucky State Data Center
Less than Good Health ( percent adults ) 2020
Pulaski
Kentucky
County
30 %( 24.3-36.1 )
23 %( 21.8-23.5 )
About the Indicator : Adults were asked to rate their own health
status as excellent , very good , good , fair or poor . Data indicates
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