Healthcare in Slana, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

33.8%

2.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.8%

4.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.8%

1.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.8%

2.8pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

41.9%

Arthritis

35.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

12.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.2%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

13.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.8%

Loneliness

29.5%

Lack of Support

23.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

34.5%

Mobility

18.4%

Cognitive

12.8%

Hearing

11.9%

Vision

5.9%

Self-Care

5.0%

Independent Living

8.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Slana has an obesity rate of 33.8%, which is 2.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.8%, 4.7pp below the national average. About 7.8% of adults lack health insurance. 74.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.