chdb sepa 2008 household health survey quick facts

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SEPA 2008 Household Health Survey Quick Facts

PercentEstimated Population

Neighborhood CharaCteristiCs

People in my neighborhood cannot be trusted 18.9% 523,000

Neighbors never work together to improve community 40.9% 1,145,000

Avoided going somewhere during the day because of safety concerns 6.7% 197,000

housiNg

Somewhat or very difficult to pay for housing (including utilities) 47.9% 1,379,000

Among renters 60.3% 399,000

Among homeowners 44.5% 934,000

smokiNg

Smoke cigarettes (every day or some days) 20.4% 599,000

iNsuraNCe aNd aCCess to Care

Uninsured (no public or private health insurance, 18-64) 9.8% 237,000

Sick, but no medical care due to cost 11.6% 343,000

Cancelled medical appointment due to transportation problem 7.5% 221,000

Firearms

Own firearms 16.9% 489,000

Firearms kept unlocked (among firearm owners) 22.2% 106,000

older adults, 65+

Somewhat or very difficult to pay for housing (including utilities), 65+ 36.7% 185,000

Among renters, 65+ 36.2% 26,000

Among homeowners, 65+ 37.5% 155,000

Enrolled in Medicare Part D (2006), 65+ 33.6% 160,000

All data come from PHMC's 2008 Household Health Survey, the largest local health survey in the country, except where indicated. For more information, go to www.phmc.org/chdb or contact Project Director Francine Axler at 215.985.2521