Healthcare in Wales, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.7%
6.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.5%
2.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.9%
2.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
17.6%
7.0pp 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
20.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
33.1%
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
23.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.5%
Loneliness
37.8%
Lack of Support
34.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.6%
Mobility
18.3%
Cognitive
24.5%
Hearing
11.2%
Vision
11.7%
Self-Care
6.6%
Independent Living
15.3%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Wales has an obesity rate of 42.7%, which is 6.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 17.6% of adults lack health insurance. 60.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.