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The following indicators give a sense or understanding of the health
of South Carolinians. Data are divided into four separate
categories—vital statistics, general public health,, infant and
children’s health, affordability of health care, and mental health.
For each category, one or more indicators are listed and defined,
and in brief, the significance or relevance of the indicator is
included. All data are comparable to other states and historical
data are available. (Select state rankings are also provided.)
Additionally, the data sources are indicated via hyperlink for each
indicator where possible. In other cases, sources are simply cited.
Endnotes provide other referencing information and, in some cases,
explanatory narrative.
South Carolina
Indicators Project
Health Indicators
At-a-Glance
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Categories |
Indicators |
State Rankings (SC)
(1=highest) |
Data |
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General Public Health |
1. Life
Expectancy |
48 |
YR
1989-1991: 73.5 years |
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2.
Infant Mortality Rate |
3 |
YR
2005: 9.4 infant deaths per 1,000 live births |
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3.
Leading Causes of Death: |
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A.
Cardiovascular (Heart) Disease |
18 |
YR 2005:
218.9 deaths per 100,000 population |
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B.
Cancer |
13
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YR 2005:
197.3 deaths per 100,000 population |
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C.
Stroke |
5 |
YR
2005: 58.5 deaths per 100,000 population |
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D.
Accidents |
8 |
YR 2005:
53.1 deaths per 100,000 population |
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4.
Obesity |
7 |
YR 2007:
29.0% of adult population |
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5.
Birth Rates Among Female Teens Age 15-19 |
9 |
YR
2005: 51.0 per 1,000 females age 15-19 in population
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Infant and Children's Health |
1. Low
Birth Weight Babies |
4 |
YR 2005:
10.2% of births |
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2.
Percent of Children (19-35 Months) Vaccinated |
9 |
YR 2006:
80% |
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Affordability of Healthcare |
1.
Percent of Persons not Covered by Health Insurance |
18 |
YR 2006:
15.9% |
Rev. 07.18.2008
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