Health Stats
Of the 62 counties in New York State, the Bronx ranks at 62 in health outcomes. The following is a snapshot of the quality of life and health behaviors in the Bronx in 2015.
Premature death 7,050
Reported poor or fair health 24%
Low birthweight 9.8%
Adult smoking 18%
Adult obesity 28%
Physical inactivity 29%
Sexually transmitted infections 1,209
Uninsured 16%
Source: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation