All people in Haywood County live long and healthy lives filled with physical activity, healthy eating, and quality healthcare.
Life Expectancy (Total) in Haywood County: Average number of years of life remaining for people who have attained a given age
Current Value
74.5
Definition
Story Behind the Indicator
The "Story Behind the Curve" helps us understand why the data on life expectancy is the way that it is in our community. When we understand the root causes of our community problems, we have a better chance of finding the right solutions, together.
What's Helping? These are the positive forces at work in our community and beyond that influence this issue in our community.
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Access to healthy foods through local assistance programs- Nearly 74% of adult survey respondents would know where to go to access emergency food services if needed (2024 WNC Healthy Impact Community Health Survey, WNC Health Network, Inc. [Item 324]).
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Access to free outdoor fitness opportunities- An increasing number of adults reported meeting physical activity recommendations, 26.8% (2024 WNC Healthy Impact Community Health Survey, WNC Health Network, Inc. [Item 82]).
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Self-reported incidence declined for several chronic conditions- Fewer adults reported heart disease (8.1%) or stroke (3.9%). (2024 WNC Healthy Impact Community Health Survey, WNC Health Network, Inc. [Item 12]); (2024 WNC Healthy Impact Community Health Survey, WNC Health Network, Inc. [Item 13])
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A decreasing number of adults, 18.3%, reported lacking health care insurance coverage (2024 WNC Healthy Impact Community Health Survey, WNC Health Network, Inc. [Item 86]).
What's Hurting? These are the negative forces at work in our community and beyond that influence this issue in our community.
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An increasing number of adults report experiencing food insecurity (2024 WNC Healthy Impact Community Health Survey, WNC Health Network, Inc. [Item 77]).
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Over 41% of adults have a body mass index that is considered obese. (2024 WNC Healthy Impact Community Health Survey, WNC Health Network, Inc. [Item 84])
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Self-reported binge drinking among adults increased to over 17%. (2024 WNC Healthy Impact Community Health Survey, WNC Health Network, Inc. [Item 337])
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Cigarette and vaping use have both increased among adults. The prevalence is 17.3% and 13.7%, respectively (2024 WNC Healthy Impact Community Health Survey, WNC Health Network, Inc. [Item 25]); (2024 WNC Healthy Impact Community Health Survey, WNC Health Network, Inc. [Item 26]).
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