Monday, May 3, 2010

Health Statistics

Population: 90% African American
Life Expectancy at Birth (years): Male: 70; Female: 75
Births per 1,000 Population: 17
Deaths per 1,000 Population: 6
Infant Deaths per 1,000 Live Births: 24
HIV/AIDS Among Adult Population 2005-2006: 1.5%
Underweight Children Less than 5 years: 3%
Infants with Low Birthweight: 12%
Early initiation of Breastfeeding: 62%
1-year-old Children Immunized Against DPT: 88%
Population living below poverty line (2007): 9.9%
United States population living below poverty line (2004): 14.0%

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