Healthcare in Mertarvik, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.4%
6.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.6%
0.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.3%
2.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
19.5%
8.9pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
30.5%
Arthritis
24.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
42.3%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
24.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.6%
Loneliness
39.3%
Lack of Support
38.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
47.8%
Mobility
22.3%
Cognitive
26.5%
Hearing
12.1%
Vision
13.5%
Self-Care
7.6%
Independent Living
18.1%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Mertarvik has an obesity rate of 42.4%, which is 6.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.6%, 0.9pp below the national average. About 19.5% of adults lack health insurance. 61.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.