Lake Sunapee Region Strategic Planning Initiative
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Lake Sunapee Region Strategic Planning InitiativeMeeting Four: Presenting the Data (06.23.13) *
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Lake Sunapee Region Community Wellness Task ForceCurrent Members*
NAMEBUSINESSTITLEStephen TherouxLake Sunapee BankPresident/CEOThomas C. Galligan, JrColby-Sawyer CollegePresidentSnyder, DanCommunity MemberN/ANancy FrieseNew London Council on AgingExecutive DirectorJerome FrewKearsarge Regional School DistrictSuperintendantIrwin SussmanNewport School DistrictSuperintendantKris Eschbach, MDNew London HospitalPhysicianPJ LovelyNewport Recreation DepartmentRec DirectorTravis DezotellNewbury Recreation DepartmentRec DirectorKim HallquistTown of New LondonAdministratorElla CaseyNewport Area Chamber of CommerceDirectorJames Murphy, MDNew London HospitalChief Medical OfficerCatherine BardierNew London Hospital Vice President, HRKristin Hampers, PANew London Hospital Physicians AsstLauren ConkeyNew London Hospital Wellness Outreach CoordinatorSukriti RautColby-Sawyer CollegeIntern
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Meeting Agenda 1:00-1:15 - Agenda, Role Assign, Overview
1:15-2:00- Presenting the Data: Social Determinants of Health & Service Area Health Data2:00-2:30 -New London Hospital Programs & Successes
2:30-2:50-Keene Summit Summary
2:50-3:00-Next steps and next meeting date (6/29 from 3 5pm at Lake Sunapee Bank)
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Role AssignmentsLeader Catherine BardierRecorder Lauren ConkeyTimekeeper Facilitator *
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OVERVIEW*
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Process and OutcomesForming a strong teamDefining decision making process Clarifying our service areaStudying landscape who, what, whereDrafting Mission, Vision, Values, Goal OneDeveloping action steps Employers as a vehicle for promoting community health and wellnessCollaborating with Healthy Monadnock and D-H*
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Strategic Questions to Think AboutWhat is our formal name?Is anyone missing at this table?Who needs to be giving input to our first drafts?How will we make decisions now and in the future?What will our infrastructure look like?What are the limits of collaborative planning?How will we make our work sustainable?How will we fund this community work? Priorities short term and long term?What are our outcome and process (economic, health, funding) measures?What data do we need? How to build public involvement and buy-in (on-going)?Communication strategy?How to continuously refresh our plan?What are our measures of success?
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Timeline* Months with two meetings*
Meeting Objectives JanFebApril May*JuneJuly* AugSeptOct*Pre WorkXSWOT (Key Leader Interviews, Reports, Data)XKickoff XMission, Vision ValuesXCommunity Health Improvement ModelsXHow do other communities do and fund this work? XReview Community DataXTechnical expert XDraft Goals, Objectives, TimelineXFinalize first draft of Strategic Plan XCommunity Forum- Input on PlanXFinalize Plan XImplement Plan X
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SERVICE AREA DATA*
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Towns Serviced by NLH, Kearsarge and Newport School Districts:AndoverBradfordCroydonDanburyGoshenGranthamLempsterNewburyNew LondonNewportSpringfieldSunapeeSuttonWarnerWashingtonWilmotAnything missing?
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New London HospitalPatient Visits*
FY2008/2009* Includes inpatient and selected outpatient proceduresSource: Uniform Hospital Data Discharge Set (UHDDS)
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Service Area Data: DemographicsHighlighted towns have oldest median age
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Service Area Data: Demographics
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Median Age
Demos
Key Demographic & Economic Indicators
TownPopulationMedian Age65 & overMedian Household Income
Andover2,37141.413.7%$62,772
Bradford1,65046.313.2%$67,882
Croydon76448.015.8%$58,125
Danbury1,16444.013.4%$46,250
Goshen81047.017.5%$48,621
Grantham2,98547.320.9%$87,245
Lempster1,15446.112.6%$55,721
New London4,39748.730.7%$66,771
Newbury2,07247.617.2%$66,765
Newport6,50741.716.0%$45,593
Springfield1,31142.314.4%$74,808
Sunapee3,36546.219.1%$58,869
Sutton1,83745.816.2%$62,391
Warner2,83344.515.0%$58,221
Washington1,12346.520.4%$47,604
Wilmot1,35846.616.5%$75,197
TOTAL35,70145.617.0%$61,427
NH1,316,47041.113.5%$63,277
USA305,745,53837.213.1%$51,222
Sources: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012; US Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2011
MunicipalityDollar
Andover$62,772
Bradford$67,882
Croydon$58,125
Danbury$46,250
Goshen$48,621
Grantham$87,245
Lempster$55,721
New London$66,771
Newbury$66,765
Newport$45,593
Springfield$74,808
Sunapee$58,869
Sutton$62,391
Warner$58,221
Washington$47,604
Wilmot$75,197
SA45.6
NH41.1
USA37.2
Demos
MunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipality
Andover
Bradford
Croydon
Danbury
Goshen
Grantham
Lempster
New London
Newbury
Newport
Springfield
Sunapee
Sutton
Warner
Washington
Wilmot
Median Household Income
Education
Median Age
Poverty
Percentage of Population by Municipality & Education
MunicipalityHigh School degree or higherBachelor's degree or higher
Andover90.3%34.2%
Bradford94.6%36.3%
Croydon85.0%21.4%
Danbury87.2%21.0%
Goshen85.1%20.1%
Grantham96.9%54.7%
Lempster84.5%20.8%
New London96.8%52.3%
Newbury95.8%37.0%
Newport84.4%17.1%
Springfield95.2%48.4%
Sunapee94.3%48.7%
Sutton94.8%40.5%
Warner95.3%37.1%
Washington89.4%31.9%
Wilmot98.0%46.7%
TOTAL91.7%35.5%
NH91.5%32.8%
USA85.3%28.0%
Sources: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012; US Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2011
High School degree or higherBachelor's degree or higher
Service Area92.1%36.7%
NH91.5%32.8%
USA85.3%28.0%
Poverty
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Percent of Adult Population
Highest Level of Education
Morbid_Mortal
Income & Poverty
MunicipalityMedian household incomePercent families below poverty line
Andover$62,7724.2%
Bradford$67,8822.8%
Croydon$58,12512.5%
Danbury$46,25021.1%
Goshen$48,6217.6%
Grantham$87,2458.5%
Lempster$55,72114.0%
New London$66,77114.6%
Newbury$66,76512.6%
Newport$45,59320.4%
Springfield$74,80811.3%
Sunapee$58,86914.9%
Sutton$62,3914.0%
Warner$58,2210.0%4.3% individualsNot sure about this data?
Washington$47,60412.1%
Wilmot$75,19716.7%
TOTAL$61,42711.1%
NH$63,2778.6%
USA$51,22215.1%
Sources: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012; US Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2011
Median household incomePercent families below poverty line
Service Area$61,01211.8%
NH$63,2778.6%
USA$51,22215.1%
Morbid_Mortal
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Death
Major ConditionCrude Rate per 100,000 people
Service AreaState of NH
Diseases of circulatory system1,5661,517
Pregnancy, childbirth, the puerperium & complications1,1291,142
Newborn1,0581,076
Diseases of the digestive system897833
Diseases of the respiratory system856887
Injury and poisoning825767
Mental disorders**646495
Source: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012
**More than 20% above state rate
Circulatory1,566
Pregnancy & childbirth1,129
Newborn1,058
Digestive897
Respiratory856
Injury & poisoning825
Mental disorders646
Death
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Major Causes for Inpatient Hospitalization
Cancer
Cause of DeathService AreaState of NH
Heart Disease226.3179.4
Cancer215.6183.7
Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease50.546.2
Stroke46.635.5
Accidents43.935.2
Dementia31.826.1
Diabetes27.822.5
Influenza and Pneumonia21.319.4
Kidney Disease12.412.4
Suicide13.311.2
Source: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012
Heart Disease226.3179.4
Cancer215.6183.7
Lower Resp Dis50.546.2
Stroke46.635.5
Accidents43.935.2
Dementia31.826.1
Diabetes27.822.5
Cancer
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State of NH
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Rate per 100,000 people
Leading Causes of Death
Dia Hosp
Cancer Incidence Rates for NH by County, 2004-2008
CountyIncidence Rate & 95% Confidence Interval
Merrimack County463.9 (443.5, 485.0)
Sullivan County433.5 (399.2, 470.2)
New Hampshire
United States410.4 (409.9, 410.8)
Source: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012
Merrimack County463.9
Sullivan County433.5
New Hampshire449.3
United States410.4
Dia Hosp
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Incidence Rate
Cancer Incidence Rates
Health Behaviors
Diabetes-Related Hospitalizations by NH County, 2003-2007
CountyRate per 100,000 people
Merrimack County**1490.5
Sullivan County1458.0
New Hampshire1440.4
**significance based on 95% confidence interval
Source: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012
Merrimack County*1490.5
Sullivan County1458.0
NH1440.4
Health Behaviors
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Health Outcomes
Key Health Indictors by County
Health Behavior
% of adults%of adults
Current smoking (2008-2009)15.0%18.3%16.5%
5 or more fruits and vegetables per day (2007, 2009)30.3%25.3%28.0%
Obese (2008-2009)24.3%26.6%25.8%
Overweight (2008-2009)38.3%37.0%37.2%
Moderate or vigorous physical activity (2007, 2009)56.1%53.3%53.5%
Heavy Drinking (2008-2009)6.5%4.4%6.0%
Binge Drinking (2008-2009)15.2%12.1%16.1%
Health Behavior
% of adults%of adults
Teen Birth rate (2008)16.941.8*18.4
Source: New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, 2011 Snapshot of New Hampshires Public Health Regions, Counties, and the Cities of Manchester and Nashua, 2011
*Statistically significant difference from state value
MerrimackSullivanNH
Smoking15.0%18.3%16.5%
Fruits & Veggies30.3%25.3%28.0%
Obese24.3%26.6%25.8%
Overweight38.3%37.0%37.2%
PA56.1%53.3%53.5%
Heavy Drinking6.5%4.4%6.0%
Binge Drinking15.2%12.1%16.1%
CountyTeen Birth Rate
Merrimack16.9
Sullivan*41.8
NH18.4
Health Outcomes
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Health OutcomesMerrimack CountySullivan CountyNH
Premature death, yrs of potential life lost before 75 (per 1,000 people), 2003-200757.8*69.6*56.7
Low birthdweight (per 1,000 births), 20075.96.16.2
Substance abuse-related emergence hospital discharges (age-adjusted per 10,000 people), 2003-200783.2*94.0*68.3
Actvities limited due to health in at least 14 of previous 30 days (percent of adults), 2008-20094.18.15.4
New cancer diagnoses (age-adjusted per 100,000 people), 2003-2007503.9487.4499.8
Ever told blood pressure was high (percent of adults), 2007, 200925.732.127.6
Ever told had diabetes (percent of adults), 2008-20096.68.57.2
Current asthma (percent), 2007-20098.49.710.2
Source: New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, 2011 Snapshot of New Hampshires Public Health Regions, Counties, and the Cities of Manchester and Nashua, 2011
*Statistically significant difference from state value
CountyPremature death
Merrimack*57.8
Sullivan*69.9
NH56.7
CountySA-related ED
Merrimack*83.2
Sullivan*94
NH68.3
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Determinants of Health Models Help Frame Data and Information
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Service Area Data: Disease & Injury
Demos
Key Demographic & Economic Indicators
TownPopulationMedian Age65 & overMedian Household Income
Andover2,37141.413.7%$62,772
Bradford1,65046.313.2%$67,882
Croydon76448.015.8%$58,125
Danbury1,16444.013.4%$46,250
Goshen81047.017.5%$48,621
Grantham2,98547.320.9%$87,245
Lempster1,15446.112.6%$55,721
New London4,39748.730.7%$66,771
Newbury2,07247.617.2%$66,765
Newport6,50741.716.0%$45,593
Springfield1,31142.314.4%$74,808
Sunapee3,36546.219.1%$58,869
Sutton1,83745.816.2%$62,391
Warner2,83344.515.0%$58,221
Washington1,12346.520.4%$47,604
Wilmot1,35846.616.5%$75,197
TOTAL35,70145.617.0%$61,427
NH1,316,47041.113.5%$63,277
USA305,745,53837.213.1%$51,222
Sources: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012; US Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2011
MunicipalityDollar
Andover$62,772
Bradford$67,882
Croydon$58,125
Danbury$46,250
Goshen$48,621
Grantham$87,245
Lempster$55,721
New London$66,771
Newbury$66,765
Newport$45,593
Springfield$74,808
Sunapee$58,869
Sutton$62,391
Warner$58,221
Washington$47,604
Wilmot$75,197
SA45.6
NH41.1
USA37.2
Demos
MunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipality
Andover
Bradford
Croydon
Danbury
Goshen
Grantham
Lempster
New London
Newbury
Newport
Springfield
Sunapee
Sutton
Warner
Washington
Wilmot
Median Household Income
Education
Median Age
Poverty
Percentage of Population by Municipality & Education
MunicipalityHigh School degree or higherBachelor's degree or higher
Andover90.3%34.2%
Bradford94.6%36.3%
Croydon85.0%21.4%
Danbury87.2%21.0%
Goshen85.1%20.1%
Grantham96.9%54.7%
Lempster84.5%20.8%
New London96.8%52.3%
Newbury95.8%37.0%
Newport84.4%17.1%
Springfield95.2%48.4%
Sunapee94.3%48.7%
Sutton94.8%40.5%
Warner95.3%37.1%
Washington89.4%31.9%
Wilmot98.0%46.7%
TOTAL91.7%35.5%
NH91.5%32.8%
USA85.3%28.0%
Sources: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012; US Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2011
High School degree or higherBachelor's degree or higher
Service Area92.1%36.7%
NH91.5%32.8%
USA85.3%28.0%
Poverty
Service Area
NH
USA
Percent of Adult Population
Highest Level of Education
Morbid_Mortal
Income & Poverty
MunicipalityMedian household incomePercent families below poverty line
Andover$62,7724.2%
Bradford$67,8822.8%
Croydon$58,12512.5%
Danbury$46,25021.1%
Goshen$48,6217.6%
Grantham$87,2458.5%
Lempster$55,72114.0%
New London$66,77114.6%
Newbury$66,76512.6%
Newport$45,59320.4%
Springfield$74,80811.3%
Sunapee$58,86914.9%
Sutton$62,3914.0%
Warner$58,2210.0%4.3% individualsNot sure about this data?
Washington$47,60412.1%
Wilmot$75,19716.7%
TOTAL$61,42711.1%
NH$63,2778.6%
USA$51,22215.1%
Sources: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012; US Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2011
Median household incomePercent families below poverty line
Service Area$61,01211.8%
NH$63,2778.6%
USA$51,22215.1%
Morbid_Mortal
Families Below Poverty Line
Death
Major ConditionCrude Rate per 100,000 people
Service AreaState of NH
Diseases of circulatory system1,5661,517
Pregnancy, childbirth, the puerperium & complications1,1291,142
Newborn1,0581,076
Diseases of the digestive system897833
Diseases of the respiratory system856887
Injury and poisoning825767
Mental disorders**646495
Source: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012
**More than 20% above state rate
Circulatory1,566
Pregnancy & childbirth1,129
Newborn1,058
Digestive897
Respiratory856
Injury & poisoning825
Mental disorders646
Death
Condition
Crude Rate per 100,000 people
Major Causes for Inpatient Hospitalization
Cancer
Cause of DeathService AreaState of NH
Heart Disease226.3179.4
Cancer215.6183.7
Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease50.546.2
Stroke46.635.5
Accidents43.935.2
Dementia31.826.1
Diabetes27.822.5
Influenza and Pneumonia21.319.4
Kidney Disease12.412.4
Suicide13.311.2
Source: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012
Heart Disease226.3179.4
Cancer215.6183.7
Lower Resp Dis50.546.2
Stroke46.635.5
Accidents43.935.2
Dementia31.826.1
Diabetes27.822.5
Cancer
Service Area
State of NH
Condition
Rate per 100,000 people
Leading Causes of Death
Dia Hosp
Cancer Incidence Rates for NH by County, 2004-2008
CountyIncidence Rate & 95% Confidence Interval
Merrimack County463.9 (443.5, 485.0)
Sullivan County433.5 (399.2, 470.2)
New Hampshire
United States410.4 (409.9, 410.8)
Source: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012
Merrimack County463.9
Sullivan County433.5
New Hampshire449.3
United States410.4
Dia Hosp
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Cancer Incidence Rates
Health Behaviors
Diabetes-Related Hospitalizations by NH County, 2003-2007
CountyRate per 100,000 people
Merrimack County**1490.5
Sullivan County1458.0
New Hampshire1440.4
**significance based on 95% confidence interval
Source: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012
Merrimack County*1490.5
Sullivan County1458.0
NH1440.4
Health Behaviors
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Key Health Indictors by County
Health Behavior
% of adults%of adults
Current smoking (2008-2009)15.0%18.3%16.5%
5 or more fruits and vegetables per day (2007, 2009)30.3%25.3%28.0%
Obese (2008-2009)24.3%26.6%25.8%
Overweight (2008-2009)38.3%37.0%37.2%
Moderate or vigorous physical activity (2007, 2009)56.1%53.3%53.5%
Heavy Drinking (2008-2009)6.5%4.4%6.0%
Binge Drinking (2008-2009)15.2%12.1%16.1%
Health Behavior
% of adults%of adults
Teen Birth rate (2008)16.941.8*18.4
Source: New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, 2011 Snapshot of New Hampshires Public Health Regions, Counties, and the Cities of Manchester and Nashua, 2011
*Statistically significant difference from state value
MerrimackSullivanNH
Smoking15.0%18.3%16.5%
Fruits & Veggies30.3%25.3%28.0%
Obese24.3%26.6%25.8%
Overweight38.3%37.0%37.2%
PA56.1%53.3%53.5%
Heavy Drinking6.5%4.4%6.0%
Binge Drinking15.2%12.1%16.1%
CountyTeen Birth Rate
Merrimack16.9
Sullivan*41.8
NH18.4
Health Outcomes
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Health OutcomesMerrimack CountySullivan CountyNH
Premature death, yrs of potential life lost before 75 (per 1,000 people), 2003-200757.8*69.6*56.7
Low birthdweight (per 1,000 births), 20075.96.16.2
Substance abuse-related emergence hospital discharges (age-adjusted per 10,000 people), 2003-200783.2*94.0*68.3
Actvities limited due to health in at least 14 of previous 30 days (percent of adults), 2008-20094.18.15.4
New cancer diagnoses (age-adjusted per 100,000 people), 2003-2007503.9487.4499.8
Ever told blood pressure was high (percent of adults), 2007, 200925.732.127.6
Ever told had diabetes (percent of adults), 2008-20096.68.57.2
Current asthma (percent), 2007-20098.49.710.2
Source: New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, 2011 Snapshot of New Hampshires Public Health Regions, Counties, and the Cities of Manchester and Nashua, 2011
*Statistically significant difference from state value
CountyPremature death
Merrimack*57.8
Sullivan*69.9
NH56.7
CountySA-related ED
Merrimack*83.2
Sullivan*94
NH68.3
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Service Area Data: Disease & InjuryHighlighted outcomes indicate statistically significant difference
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Service Area Data: Disease & InjuryMerrimack & Sullivan counties have statistically significant higher rates of premature death & substance abuse-related emergency hospital discharges than the state of NH Sullivan county has a statistically significant higher rate of unintentional injury-related emergency hospital discharges than the state of NH
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Adults
Injury & Premature Death by County
Demos
Key Demographic & Economic Indicators
TownPopulationMedian Age65 & overMedian Household Income
Andover2,37141.413.7%$62,772
Bradford1,65046.313.2%$67,882
Croydon76448.015.8%$58,125
Danbury1,16444.013.4%$46,250
Goshen81047.017.5%$48,621
Grantham2,98547.320.9%$87,245
Lempster1,15446.112.6%$55,721
New London4,39748.730.7%$66,771
Newbury2,07247.617.2%$66,765
Newport6,50741.716.0%$45,593
Springfield1,31142.314.4%$74,808
Sunapee3,36546.219.1%$58,869
Sutton1,83745.816.2%$62,391
Warner2,83344.515.0%$58,221
Washington1,12346.520.4%$47,604
Wilmot1,35846.616.5%$75,197
TOTAL35,70145.617.0%$61,427
NH1,316,47041.113.5%$63,277
USA305,745,53837.213.1%$51,222
Sources: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012; US Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2011
MunicipalityDollar
Andover$62,772
Bradford$67,882
Croydon$58,125
Danbury$46,250
Goshen$48,621
Grantham$87,245
Lempster$55,721
New London$66,771
Newbury$66,765
Newport$45,593
Springfield$74,808
Sunapee$58,869
Sutton$62,391
Warner$58,221
Washington$47,604
Wilmot$75,197
SA45.6
NH41.1
USA37.2
Demos
MunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipality
Andover
Bradford
Croydon
Danbury
Goshen
Grantham
Lempster
New London
Newbury
Newport
Springfield
Sunapee
Sutton
Warner
Washington
Wilmot
Median Household Income
Education
Median Age
Ed vs Income
Percentage of Population by Municipality & Education
MunicipalityHigh School degree or higherBachelor's degree or higher
Newport84.4%17.1%
Lempster84.5%20.8%
Croydon85.0%21.4%
Goshen85.1%20.1%
Danbury87.2%21.0%
Washington89.4%31.9%
Andover90.3%34.2%
Sunapee94.3%48.7%
Bradford94.6%36.3%
Sutton94.8%40.5%
Springfield95.2%48.4%
Warner95.3%37.1%
Newbury95.8%37.0%
New London96.8%52.3%
Grantham96.9%54.7%
Wilmot98.0%46.7%
TOTAL91.7%35.5%
NH91.5%32.8%
USA85.3%28.0%
Sources: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012; US Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2011
High School degree or higherBachelor's degree or higher
Service Area93.9%40.9%
NH91.5%32.8%
USA85.3%28.0%
Ed vs Income
000
000
Service Area
NH
USA
Percent of Adult Population
Highest Level of Education
Poverty
Income, Education, and Population
MunicipalityMedian household incomeEducationPopulation
High School +Bachelor's +
Newport$45,59384.4%17.1%2,072
Danbury$46,25087.2%21.0%1,164
Washington$47,60489.4%31.9%1,123
Goshen$48,62185.1%20.1%810
Springfield$74,80895.2%48.4%1,311
Wilmot$75,19798.0%46.7%1,358
Grantham$87,24596.9%54.7%2,985
MunicipalityMedian household incomeHigh School +Bachelor's +Population
Newport$45,59384.4%17.1%2,072
Danbury$46,25087.2%21.0%1,164
Washington$47,60489.4%31.9%1,123
Goshen$48,62185.1%20.1%810
Springfield$74,80895.2%48.4%1,311
Wilmot$75,19798.0%46.7%1,358
Grantham$87,24596.9%54.7%2,985
Poverty
High School +
Bachelor's +
Municipality
Percent of adults
Highest Level Education: low vs high income
Morbid_Mortal
Income & Poverty
MunicipalityMedian household incomePercent families below poverty line
Newport$45,59320.4%
Danbury$46,25021.1%
Washington$47,60412.1%
Goshen$48,6217.6%
Lempster$55,72114.0%
Croydon$58,12512.5%
Warner$58,2210.0%
Sunapee$58,86914.9%
Sutton$62,3914.0%
Andover$62,7724.2%
Newbury$66,76512.6%
New London$66,77114.6%
Bradford$67,8822.8%
Springfield$74,80811.3%
Wilmot$75,19716.7%
Grantham$87,2458.5%
TOTAL$61,42711.1%
NH$63,2778.6%
USA$51,22215.1%
Sources: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012; US Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2011
Median household incomePercent families below poverty line
Service Area$66,55210.4%
NH$63,2778.6%
USA$51,22215.1%
Morbid_Mortal
0.1036510417
0.086
0.151
Families Below Poverty Line
Death
Major ConditionCrude Rate per 100,000 people
Service AreaState of NH
Diseases of circulatory system1,5661,517
Pregnancy, childbirth, the puerperium & complications1,1291,142
Newborn1,0581,076
Diseases of the digestive system897833
Diseases of the respiratory system856887
Injury and poisoning825767
Mental disorders**646495
Source: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012
**More than 20% above state rate
Circulatory1,5661,517
Pregnancy & childbirth1,1291,142
Newborn1,0581,076
Digestive897833
Respiratory856887
Injury & poisoning825767
Mental disorders*646495
Death
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
Service Area
NH
Condition
Crude Rate per 100,000 people
Major Causes for Inpatient Hospitalization
Cancer
Cause of DeathService AreaState of NH
Heart Disease226.3179.4
Cancer215.6183.7
Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease50.546.2
Stroke46.635.5
Accidents43.935.2
Dementia31.826.1
Diabetes27.822.5
Influenza and Pneumonia21.319.4
Kidney Disease12.412.4
Suicide13.311.2
Source: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012
Heart Disease226.3179.4
Cancer215.6183.7
Lower Resp Dis50.546.2
Stroke46.635.5
Accidents43.935.2
Dementia31.826.1
Diabetes27.822.5
Cancer
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
Service Area
State of NH
Condition
Rate per 100,000 people
Leading Causes of Death
Dia Hosp
Cancer Incidence Rates for NH by County, 2004-2008
CountyIncidence Rate & 95% Confidence Interval
Merrimack County463.9 (443.5, 485.0)
Sullivan County433.5 (399.2, 470.2)
New Hampshire
United States410.4 (409.9, 410.8)
Source: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012
Merrimack County463.9
Sullivan County433.5
New Hampshire449.3
United States410.4
Dia Hosp
0
0
0
0
Location
Incidence Rate
Cancer Incidence Rates
Health Behaviors
Diabetes-Related Hospitalizations by NH County, 2003-2007
CountyRate per 100,000 people
Merrimack County**1490.5
Sullivan County1458.0
New Hampshire1440.4
**significance based on 95% confidence interval
Source: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012
Merrimack County*1490.5
Sullivan County1458.0
NH1440.4
Health Behaviors
Location
Rate per 100,000 people
Diabetes-Related Hospitalizations
Weight & Behavior
Key Health Indictors by County
Health Behavior
% of adults%of adults
Current smoking (2008-2009)15.0%18.3%16.5%
5 or more fruits and vegetables per day (2007, 2009)30.3%25.3%28.0%
Obese (2008-2009)24.3%26.6%25.8%
Overweight (2008-2009)38.3%37.0%37.2%
Moderate or vigorous physical activity (2007, 2009)56.1%53.3%53.5%
Heavy Drinking (2008-2009)6.5%4.4%6.0%
Binge Drinking (2008-2009)15.2%12.1%16.1%
Health Behavior
% of adults%of adults
Teen Birth rate (2008)16.941.8*18.4
Source: New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, 2011 Snapshot of New Hampshires Public Health Regions, Counties, and the Cities of Manchester and Nashua, 2011
*Statistically significant difference from state value
MerrimackSullivanNH
Smoking15.0%18.3%16.5%
Fruits & Veggies30.3%25.3%28.0%
Obese24.3%26.6%25.8%
Overweight38.3%37.0%37.2%
PA56.1%53.3%53.5%
Heavy Drinking6.5%4.4%6.0%
Binge Drinking15.2%12.1%16.1%
CountyTeen Birth Rate
Merrimack16.9
Sullivan*41.8
NH18.4
Weight & Behavior
Merrimack
Sullivan
NH
Health Indicator
Percent of Adults
Key Health Indicators
Health Outcomes
Location
Rate per 1,000 15-19 yo
Teen Birth Rate
Injury_Accidents
Weight Status & Behavior
CountyOverweightObeseRecommended PAFruits & Veggies
Merrimack38.3%24.3%56.1%30.3%
Sullivan37.0%26.6%53.3%25.3%
NH37.2%25.8%53.5%28.0%
Total obese/overweightMerrimack62.6%
Sullivan63.6%
NH63.0%
Injury_Accidents
Overweight
Obese
Location
Percent of adults
Overweight & Obesity in Adults
Childhood Overweight
Key Health Indictors by County
Health OutcomesMerrimack CountySullivan CountyNH
Premature death, yrs of potential life lost before 75 (per 1,000 people), 2003-200757.8*69.6*56.7
Low birthdweight (per 1,000 births), 20075.96.16.2
Substance abuse-related emergence hospital discharges (age-adjusted per 10,000 people), 2003-200783.2*94.0*68.3
Binge drinking, percent of adults (2008-2009)15.212.116.1
Unintentional injury-related ED, age-adjusted per 1,000 pop (2003 -2007)110.9131.1*110.2
Always use seatbelt, percent of adults (2006, 2008)64.662.465.6
Actvities limited due to health in at least 14 of previous 30 days (percent of adults), 2008-20094.18.15.4
New cancer diagnoses (age-adjusted per 100,000 people), 2003-2007503.9487.4499.8
Ever told blood pressure was high (percent of adults), 2007, 200925.732.127.6
Ever told had diabetes (percent of adults), 2008-20096.68.57.2
Current asthma (percent), 2007-20098.49.710.2
Source: New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, 2011 Snapshot of New Hampshires Public Health Regions, Counties, and the Cities of Manchester and Nashua, 2011
*Statistically significant difference from state value
CountyPremature death
Merrimack*57.8
Sullivan*69.9
NH56.7
CountySA-related ED
Merrimack*83.2
Sullivan*94
NH68.3
Childhood Overweight
Location
Rate per 1,000 people
Premature Death
Location
Rate per 10,000 adults
Substance Abuse-related Emergency Discharges
Key Health Indictors by County
Health OutcomesMerrimack CountySullivan CountyNH
Premature death, yrs of potential life lost before 75 (per 1,000 people), 2003-200757.8*69.6*56.7
Substance abuse-related emergence hospital discharges (age-adjusted per 10,000 people), 2003-200783.2*94.0*68.3
Binge drinking, percent of adults (2008-2009)15.212.116.1
Always use seatbelt, percent of adults (2006, 2008)64.662.465.6
Actvities limited due to health in at least 14 of previous 30 days (percent of adults), 2008-20094.18.15.4
Unintentional injury-related ED, age-adjusted per 1,000 pop (2003 -2007)110.9131.1*110.2
Premature death, per 1,000Unintentional injury-related ED, per 1,000Substance Abuse ED, per 10,000
Merrimack57.8110.983.2
Sullivan69.6131.194
NH56.7110.268.3
Merrimack
Sullivan
NH
Indicator
Adults
Injury & Premature Death by County
Childhood Obesity by County
CountyOverweight*Obese**Ever BreastfedTV Viewing 2 hours
Merrimack22.0%16.3%71.4%87.1%
Sullivan20.7%20.5%67.6%88.7%
NH17.8%15.5%67.0%87.3%
*Overweight: btwn 85 & 95 percentile BMI-for-age
**Obese: 95 percentile BMI-for-age
CountyOverweightObeseEver BreastfedTV Viewing 2 hours
Merrimack22.0%16.3%71.4%87.1%
Sullivan20.7%20.5%67.6%88.7%
NH17.8%15.5%67.0%87.3%
Merrimack
Sullivan
NH
Percent
Childhood Obesity by County
Overweight
Obese
Location
Percent
Childhood Weight Status by County
-
Health & FunctionPhysical FunctioningMental FunctioningRole FunctioningSocial Functioning
-
Service Area Data: Health & Function
Health OutcomesMerrimack CountySullivan CountyNHActivities limited due to health in at least 14 of previous 30 days (percent of adults), 2008-20094.1%8.1%5.4%
Chart7
0.041
0.081
0.054
Actvities limited due to health in at least 14 of previous 30 days (percent of adults), 2008-2009
Location
Percent of Adults
Actvities limited due to health in at least 14 of previous 30 days, 2008-2009
Demos
Key Demographic & Economic Indicators
TownPopulationMedian Age65 & overMedian Household Income
Croydon76448.015.8%$58,125
Goshen81047.017.5%$48,621
Washington1,12346.520.4%$47,604
Lempster1,15446.112.6%$55,721
Danbury1,16444.013.4%$46,250
Springfield1,31142.314.4%$74,808
Wilmot1,35846.616.5%$75,197
Bradford1,65046.313.2%$67,882
Sutton1,83745.816.2%$62,391
Newbury2,07247.617.2%$66,765
Andover2,37141.413.7%$62,772
Warner2,83344.515.0%$58,221
Grantham2,98547.320.9%$87,245
Sunapee3,36546.219.1%$58,869
New London4,39748.730.7%$66,771
Newport6,50741.716.0%$45,593
TOTAL35,70145.617.0%$61,427
NH1,316,47041.113.5%$63,277
USA305,745,53837.213.1%$51,222
Sources: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012; US Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2011
MunicipalityDollar
Newport$45,593
Danbury$46,250
Washington$47,604
Goshen$48,621
Lempster$55,721
Croydon$58,125
Warner$58,221
Sunapee$58,869
Sutton$62,391
Andover$62,772
Newbury$66,765
New London$66,771
Bradford$67,882
Springfield$74,808
Wilmot$75,197
Grantham$87,245
SA45.6
NH41.1
USA37.2
TownPopulationMedian Age65 & overMedian Household Income
Croydon76448.015.8%$58,125
Goshen81047.017.5%$48,621
Washington1,12346.520.4%$47,604
Lempster1,15446.112.6%$55,721
Danbury1,16444.013.4%$46,250
Springfield1,31142.314.4%$74,808
Wilmot1,35846.616.5%$75,197
Bradford1,65046.313.2%$67,882
Sutton1,83745.816.2%$62,391
Newbury2,07247.617.2%$66,765
Andover2,37141.413.7%$62,772
Warner2,83344.515.0%$58,221
Grantham2,98547.320.9%$87,245
Sunapee3,36546.219.1%$58,869
New London4,39748.730.7%$66,771
Newport6,50741.716.0%$45,593
TOTAL35,70145.617.0%$61,427
NH1,316,47041.113.5%$63,277
USA305,745,53837.213.1%$51,222
Demos
MunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipality
Newport
Danbury
Washington
Goshen
Lempster
Croydon
Warner
Sunapee
Sutton
Andover
Newbury
New London
Bradford
Springfield
Wilmot
Grantham
Median Household Income
Education
Median Age
Ed vs Income
Dollar
Municipality
Household Income
Median Household Income by Municipality
Poverty
Percentage of Population by Municipality & Education
MunicipalityHigh School degree or higherBachelor's degree or higher
Newport84.4%17.1%
Lempster84.5%20.8%
Croydon85.0%21.4%
Goshen85.1%20.1%
Danbury87.2%21.0%
Washington89.4%31.9%
Andover90.3%34.2%
Sunapee94.3%48.7%
Bradford94.6%36.3%
Sutton94.8%40.5%
Springfield95.2%48.4%
Warner95.3%37.1%
Newbury95.8%37.0%
New London96.8%52.3%
Grantham96.9%54.7%
Wilmot98.0%46.7%
TOTAL91.7%35.5%
NH91.5%32.8%
USA85.3%28.0%
Sources: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012; US Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2011
High School degree or higherBachelor's degree or higher
Service Area93.9%40.9%
NH91.5%32.8%
USA85.3%28.0%
Poverty
0.93886538460.9150.853
0.40939423080.3280.28
Service Area
NH
USA
Percent of Adult Population
Highest Level of Education
Morbid_Mortal
Income, Education, and Population
MunicipalityMedian household incomeEducationPopulation
High School +Bachelor's +
Newport$45,59384.4%17.1%2,072
Danbury$46,25087.2%21.0%1,164
Washington$47,60489.4%31.9%1,123
Goshen$48,62185.1%20.1%810
Springfield$74,80895.2%48.4%1,311
Wilmot$75,19798.0%46.7%1,358
Grantham$87,24596.9%54.7%2,985
MunicipalityMedian household incomeHigh School +Bachelor's +Population
Newport$45,59384.4%17.1%2,072
Danbury$46,25087.2%21.0%1,164
Washington$47,60489.4%31.9%1,123
Goshen$48,62185.1%20.1%810
Springfield$74,80895.2%48.4%1,311
Wilmot$75,19798.0%46.7%1,358
Grantham$87,24596.9%54.7%2,985
Morbid_Mortal
High School +
Bachelor's +
Municipality
Percent of adults
Highest Level Education: Low vs. High Income
Death
High School +
Bachelor's +
Municipality
Percent of Adults
Highest Level Ed: Low vs. High Income
Cancer
Income & Poverty
MunicipalityMedian household incomePercent families below poverty line
Newport$45,59320.4%
Danbury$46,25021.1%
Washington$47,60412.1%
Goshen$48,6217.6%
Lempster$55,72114.0%
Croydon$58,12512.5%
Warner$58,2210.0%
Sunapee$58,86914.9%
Sutton$62,3914.0%
Andover$62,7724.2%
Newbury$66,76512.6%
New London$66,77114.6%
Bradford$67,8822.8%
Springfield$74,80811.3%
Wilmot$75,19716.7%
Grantham$87,2458.5%
TOTAL$61,42711.1%
NH$63,2778.6%
USA$51,22215.1%
Sources: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012; US Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2011
Median household incomePercent families below poverty line
Service Area$66,55210.4%
NH$63,2778.6%
USA$51,22215.1%
Cancer
Families Below Poverty Line
Dia Hosp
Major ConditionCrude Rate per 100,000 people
Service AreaState of NH
Diseases of circulatory system1,5661,517
Pregnancy, childbirth, the puerperium & complications1,1291,142
Newborn1,0581,076
Diseases of the digestive system897833
Diseases of the respiratory system856887
Injury and poisoning825767
Mental disorders**646495
Source: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012
**More than 20% above state rate
Circulatory1,5661,517
Pregnancy & childbirth1,1291,142
Newborn1,0581,076
Digestive897833
Respiratory856887
Injury & poisoning825767
Mental disorders*646495
Dia Hosp
Service Area
NH
Condition
Crude Rate per 100,000 people
Major Causes for Inpatient Hospitalization
Health Behaviors
Cause of DeathService AreaState of NH
Heart Disease226.3179.4
Cancer215.6183.7
Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease50.546.2
Stroke46.635.5
Accidents43.935.2
Dementia31.826.1
Diabetes27.822.5
Influenza and Pneumonia21.319.4
Kidney Disease12.412.4
Suicide13.311.2
Source: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012
Heart Disease226.3179.4
Cancer215.6183.7
Lower Resp Dis50.546.2
Stroke46.635.5
Accidents43.935.2
Dementia31.826.1
Diabetes27.822.5
Health Behaviors
Service Area
State of NH
Condition
Rate per 100,000 people
Leading Causes of Death
Weight & Behavior
Cancer Incidence Rates for NH by County, 2004-2008
CountyIncidence Rate & 95% Confidence Interval
Merrimack County463.9 (443.5, 485.0)
Sullivan County433.5 (399.2, 470.2)
New Hampshire
United States410.4 (409.9, 410.8)
Source: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012
Merrimack County463.9
Sullivan County433.5
New Hampshire449.3
United States410.4
Weight & Behavior
463.9
433.5
449.3
410.4
Location
Incidence Rate
Cancer Incidence Rates
Health Outcomes
Diabetes-Related Hospitalizations by NH County, 2003-2007
CountyRate per 100,000 people
Merrimack County**1490.5
Sullivan County1458.0
New Hampshire1440.4
**significance based on 95% confidence interval
Source: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012
Merrimack County*1490.5
Sullivan County1458.0
NH1440.4
Health Outcomes
1490.5
1458
1440.4
Location
Rate per 100,000 people
Diabetes-Related Hospitalizations
Injury_Accidents
Key Health Indictors by County
Health Behavior
% of adults%of adults
Current smoking (2008-2009)15.0%18.3%16.5%
5 or more fruits and vegetables per day (2007, 2009)30.3%25.3%28.0%
Obese (2008-2009)24.3%26.6%25.8%
Overweight (2008-2009)38.3%37.0%37.2%
Moderate or vigorous physical activity (2007, 2009)56.1%53.3%53.5%
Heavy Drinking (2008-2009)6.5%4.4%6.0%
Binge Drinking (2008-2009)15.2%12.1%16.1%
Health Behavior
% of adults%of adults
Teen Birthrate (2008)16.941.8*18.4
Source: New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, 2011 Snapshot of New Hampshires Public Health Regions, Counties, and the Cities of Manchester and Nashua, 2011
*Statistically significant difference from state value
MerrimackSullivanNH
Smoking15.0%18.3%16.5%
Fruits & Veggies30.3%25.3%28.0%
Obese24.3%26.6%25.8%
Overweight38.3%37.0%37.2%
PA56.1%53.3%53.5%
Heavy Drinking6.5%4.4%6.0%
Binge Drinking15.2%12.1%16.1%
CountyTeen Birth Rate
Merrimack16.9
Sullivan*41.8
NH18.4
Injury_Accidents
Merrimack
Sullivan
NH
Health Indicator
Percent of Adults
Key Health Indicators
Childhood Overweight
Location
Rate per 1,000 15-19 yo
Teen Birth Rate
Low v High Income
Weight Status & Behavior
CountyOverweightObeseRecommended PAFruits & Veggies
Merrimack38.3%24.3%56.1%30.3%
Sullivan37.0%26.6%53.3%25.3%
NH37.2%25.8%53.5%28.0%
Total obese/overweightMerrimack62.6%
Sullivan63.6%
NH63.0%
Low v High Income
Overweight
Obese
Location
Percent of adults
Overweight & Obesity in Adults
Key Health Indictors by County
Health OutcomesMerrimack CountySullivan CountyNH
Premature death, yrs of potential life lost before 75 (per 1,000 people), 2003-200757.8*69.6*56.7
Low birthdweight (per 1,000 births), 20075.96.16.2
Substance abuse-related emergence hospital discharges (age-adjusted per 10,000 people), 2003-200783.2*94.0*68.3
Binge drinking, percent of adults (2008-2009)15.212.116.1
Unintentional injury-related ED, age-adjusted per 1,000 pop (2003 -2007)110.9131.1*110.2
Always use seatbelt, percent of adults (2006, 2008)64.662.465.6
Actvities limited due to health in at least 14 of previous 30 days (percent of adults), 2008-20094.18.15.4
New cancer diagnoses (age-adjusted per 100,000 people), 2003-2007503.9487.4499.8
Ever told blood pressure was high (percent of adults), 2007, 200925.732.127.6
Ever told had diabetes (percent of adults), 2008-20096.68.57.2
Current asthma (percent), 2007-20098.49.710.2
Source: New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, 2011 Snapshot of New Hampshires Public Health Regions, Counties, and the Cities of Manchester and Nashua, 2011
*Statistically significant difference from state value
CountyPremature death
Merrimack*57.8
Sullivan*69.9
NH56.7
CountySA-related ED
Merrimack*83.2
Sullivan*94
NH68.3
Health OutcomesMerrimack CountySullivan CountyNH
Actvities limited due to health in at least 14 of previous 30 days (percent of adults), 2008-20094.1%8.1%5.4%
57.8
69.9
56.7
Location
Rate per 1,000 people
Premature Death
Location
Rate per 10,000 adults
Substance Abuse-related Emergency Discharges
Actvities limited due to health in at least 14 of previous 30 days (percent of adults), 2008-2009
Location
Percent of Adults
Actvities limited due to health in at least 14 of previous 30 days, 2008-2009
Key Health Indictors by County
Health OutcomesMerrimack CountySullivan CountyNH
Premature death, yrs of potential life lost before 75 (per 1,000 people), 2003-200757.8*69.6*56.7
Substance abuse-related emergence hospital discharges (age-adjusted per 10,000 people), 2003-200783.2*94.0*68.3
Binge drinking, percent of adults (2008-2009)15.212.116.1
Always use seatbelt, percent of adults (2006, 2008)64.662.465.6
Actvities limited due to health in at least 14 of previous 30 days (percent of adults), 2008-20094.18.15.4
Unintentional injury-related ED, age-adjusted per 1,000 pop (2003 -2007)110.9131.1*110.2
Premature death, per 1,000Unintentional injury-related ED, per 1,000Substance Abuse ED, per 10,000
Merrimack57.8110.983.2
Sullivan69.6131.194
NH56.7110.268.3
Merrimack
Sullivan
NH
Indicator
Adults
Injury & Premature Death by County
Childhood Obesity by County
CountyOverweight*Obese**Ever BreastfedTV Viewing 2 hours
Merrimack22.0%16.3%71.4%87.1%
Sullivan20.7%20.5%67.6%88.7%
NH17.8%15.5%67.0%87.3%
*Overweight: btwn 85 & 95 percentile BMI-for-age
**Obese: 95 percentile BMI-for-age
CountyOverweightObeseEver BreastfedTV Viewing 2 hours
Merrimack22.0%16.3%71.4%87.1%
Sullivan20.7%20.5%67.6%88.7%
NH17.8%15.5%67.0%87.3%
Merrimack
Sullivan
NH
Percent
Childhood Obesity by County
Overweight
Obese
Location
Percent
Childhood Weight Status by County
Health Indicators: Lower vs. Higher Income Towns
Premature Mort (
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Service Area Data: Health Care
Demos
Key Demographic & Economic Indicators
TownPopulationMedian Age65 & overMedian Household Income
Andover2,37141.413.7%$62,772
Bradford1,65046.313.2%$67,882
Croydon76448.015.8%$58,125
Danbury1,16444.013.4%$46,250
Goshen81047.017.5%$48,621
Grantham2,98547.320.9%$87,245
Lempster1,15446.112.6%$55,721
New London4,39748.730.7%$66,771
Newbury2,07247.617.2%$66,765
Newport6,50741.716.0%$45,593
Springfield1,31142.314.4%$74,808
Sunapee3,36546.219.1%$58,869
Sutton1,83745.816.2%$62,391
Warner2,83344.515.0%$58,221
Washington1,12346.520.4%$47,604
Wilmot1,35846.616.5%$75,197
TOTAL35,70145.617.0%$61,427
NH1,316,47041.113.5%$63,277
USA305,745,53837.213.1%$51,222
Sources: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012; US Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2011
MunicipalityDollar
Andover$62,772
Bradford$67,882
Croydon$58,125
Danbury$46,250
Goshen$48,621
Grantham$87,245
Lempster$55,721
New London$66,771
Newbury$66,765
Newport$45,593
Springfield$74,808
Sunapee$58,869
Sutton$62,391
Warner$58,221
Washington$47,604
Wilmot$75,197
SA45.6
NH41.1
USA37.2
Demos
MunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipality
Andover
Bradford
Croydon
Danbury
Goshen
Grantham
Lempster
New London
Newbury
Newport
Springfield
Sunapee
Sutton
Warner
Washington
Wilmot
Median Household Income
Education
Median Age
Poverty
Percentage of Population by Municipality & Education
MunicipalityHigh School degree or higherBachelor's degree or higher
Andover90.3%34.2%
Bradford94.6%36.3%
Croydon85.0%21.4%
Danbury87.2%21.0%
Goshen85.1%20.1%
Grantham96.9%54.7%
Lempster84.5%20.8%
New London96.8%52.3%
Newbury95.8%37.0%
Newport84.4%17.1%
Springfield95.2%48.4%
Sunapee94.3%48.7%
Sutton94.8%40.5%
Warner95.3%37.1%
Washington89.4%31.9%
Wilmot98.0%46.7%
TOTAL91.7%35.5%
NH91.5%32.8%
USA85.3%28.0%
Sources: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012; US Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2011
High School degree or higherBachelor's degree or higher
Service Area92.1%36.7%
NH91.5%32.8%
USA85.3%28.0%
Poverty
Service Area
NH
USA
Percent of Adult Population
Highest Level of Education
Morbid_Mortal
Income & Poverty
MunicipalityMedian household incomePercent families below poverty line
Andover$62,7724.2%
Bradford$67,8822.8%
Croydon$58,12512.5%
Danbury$46,25021.1%
Goshen$48,6217.6%
Grantham$87,2458.5%
Lempster$55,72114.0%
New London$66,77114.6%
Newbury$66,76512.6%
Newport$45,59320.4%
Springfield$74,80811.3%
Sunapee$58,86914.9%
Sutton$62,3914.0%
Warner$58,2210.0%4.3% individualsNot sure about this data?
Washington$47,60412.1%
Wilmot$75,19716.7%
TOTAL$61,42711.1%
NH$63,2778.6%
USA$51,22215.1%
Sources: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012; US Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2011
Median household incomePercent families below poverty line
Service Area$61,01211.8%
NH$63,2778.6%
USA$51,22215.1%
Morbid_Mortal
Families Below Poverty Line
Death
Major ConditionCrude Rate per 100,000 people
Service AreaState of NH
Diseases of circulatory system1,5661,517
Pregnancy, childbirth, the puerperium & complications1,1291,142
Newborn1,0581,076
Diseases of the digestive system897833
Diseases of the respiratory system856887
Injury and poisoning825767
Mental disorders**646495
Source: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012
**More than 20% above state rate
Circulatory1,566
Pregnancy & childbirth1,129
Newborn1,058
Digestive897
Respiratory856
Injury & poisoning825
Mental disorders646
Death
Condition
Crude Rate per 100,000 people
Major Causes for Inpatient Hospitalization
Cancer
Cause of DeathService AreaState of NH
Heart Disease226.3179.4
Cancer215.6183.7
Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease50.546.2
Stroke46.635.5
Accidents43.935.2
Dementia31.826.1
Diabetes27.822.5
Influenza and Pneumonia21.319.4
Kidney Disease12.412.4
Suicide13.311.2
Source: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012
Heart Disease226.3179.4
Cancer215.6183.7
Lower Resp Dis50.546.2
Stroke46.635.5
Accidents43.935.2
Dementia31.826.1
Diabetes27.822.5
Cancer
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State of NH
Condition
Rate per 100,000 people
Leading Causes of Death
Dia Hosp
Cancer Incidence Rates for NH by County, 2004-2008
CountyIncidence Rate & 95% Confidence Interval
Merrimack County463.9 (443.5, 485.0)
Sullivan County433.5 (399.2, 470.2)
New Hampshire
United States410.4 (409.9, 410.8)
Source: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012
Merrimack County463.9
Sullivan County433.5
New Hampshire449.3
United States410.4
Dia Hosp
0
0
0
0
Location
Incidence Rate
Cancer Incidence Rates
Health Behaviors
Diabetes-Related Hospitalizations by NH County, 2003-2007
CountyRate per 100,000 people
Merrimack County**1490.5
Sullivan County1458.0
New Hampshire1440.4
**significance based on 95% confidence interval
Source: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012
Merrimack County*1490.5
Sullivan County1458.0
NH1440.4
Health Behaviors
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Diabetes-Related Hospitalizations
Health Outcomes
Key Health Indictors by County
Health Behavior
% of adults%of adults
Current smoking (2008-2009)15.0%18.3%16.5%
5 or more fruits and vegetables per day (2007, 2009)30.3%25.3%28.0%
Obese (2008-2009)24.3%26.6%25.8%
Overweight (2008-2009)38.3%37.0%37.2%
Moderate or vigorous physical activity (2007, 2009)56.1%53.3%53.5%
Heavy Drinking (2008-2009)6.5%4.4%6.0%
Binge Drinking (2008-2009)15.2%12.1%16.1%
Health Behavior
% of adults%of adults
Teen Birth rate (2008)16.941.8*18.4
Source: New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, 2011 Snapshot of New Hampshires Public Health Regions, Counties, and the Cities of Manchester and Nashua, 2011
*Statistically significant difference from state value
MerrimackSullivanNH
Smoking15.0%18.3%16.5%
Fruits & Veggies30.3%25.3%28.0%
Obese24.3%26.6%25.8%
Overweight38.3%37.0%37.2%
PA56.1%53.3%53.5%
Heavy Drinking6.5%4.4%6.0%
Binge Drinking15.2%12.1%16.1%
CountyTeen Birth Rate
Merrimack16.9
Sullivan*41.8
NH18.4
Health Outcomes
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Health OutcomesMerrimack CountySullivan CountyNH
Premature death, yrs of potential life lost before 75 (per 1,000 people), 2003-200757.8*69.6*56.7
Low birthdweight (per 1,000 births), 20075.96.16.2
Substance abuse-related emergence hospital discharges (age-adjusted per 10,000 people), 2003-200783.2*94.0*68.3
Actvities limited due to health in at least 14 of previous 30 days (percent of adults), 2008-20094.18.15.4
New cancer diagnoses (age-adjusted per 100,000 people), 2003-2007503.9487.4499.8
Ever told blood pressure was high (percent of adults), 2007, 200925.732.127.6
Ever told had diabetes (percent of adults), 2008-20096.68.57.2
Current asthma (percent), 2007-20098.49.710.2
Source: New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, 2011 Snapshot of New Hampshires Public Health Regions, Counties, and the Cities of Manchester and Nashua, 2011
*Statistically significant difference from state value
CountyPremature death
Merrimack*57.8
Sullivan*69.9
NH56.7
CountySA-related ED
Merrimack*83.2
Sullivan*94
NH68.3
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Service Area
NH
Condition
Crude Rate per 100,000 people
Major Causes for Inpatient Hospitalization
Demos
Key Demographic & Economic Indicators
TownPopulationMedian Age65 & overMedian Household Income
Andover2,37141.413.7%$62,772
Bradford1,65046.313.2%$67,882
Croydon76448.015.8%$58,125
Danbury1,16444.013.4%$46,250
Goshen81047.017.5%$48,621
Grantham2,98547.320.9%$87,245
Lempster1,15446.112.6%$55,721
New London4,39748.730.7%$66,771
Newbury2,07247.617.2%$66,765
Newport6,50741.716.0%$45,593
Springfield1,31142.314.4%$74,808
Sunapee3,36546.219.1%$58,869
Sutton1,83745.816.2%$62,391
Warner2,83344.515.0%$58,221
Washington1,12346.520.4%$47,604
Wilmot1,35846.616.5%$75,197
TOTAL35,70145.617.0%$61,427
NH1,316,47041.113.5%$63,277
USA305,745,53837.213.1%$51,222
Sources: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012; US Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2011
MunicipalityDollar
Andover$62,772
Bradford$67,882
Croydon$58,125
Danbury$46,250
Goshen$48,621
Grantham$87,245
Lempster$55,721
New London$66,771
Newbury$66,765
Newport$45,593
Springfield$74,808
Sunapee$58,869
Sutton$62,391
Warner$58,221
Washington$47,604
Wilmot$75,197
SA45.6
NH41.1
USA37.2
Demos
0000000000000000
Andover
Bradford
Croydon
Danbury
Goshen
Grantham
Lempster
New London
Newbury
Newport
Springfield
Sunapee
Sutton
Warner
Washington
Wilmot
Median Household Income
Education
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Poverty
Percentage of Population by Municipality & Education
MunicipalityHigh School degree or higherBachelor's degree or higher
Andover90.3%34.2%
Bradford94.6%36.3%
Croydon85.0%21.4%
Danbury87.2%21.0%
Goshen85.1%20.1%
Grantham96.9%54.7%
Lempster84.5%20.8%
New London96.8%52.3%
Newbury95.8%37.0%
Newport84.4%17.1%
Springfield95.2%48.4%
Sunapee94.3%48.7%
Sutton94.8%40.5%
Warner95.3%37.1%
Washington89.4%31.9%
Wilmot98.0%46.7%
TOTAL91.7%35.5%
NH91.5%32.8%
USA85.3%28.0%
Sources: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012; US Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2011
High School degree or higherBachelor's degree or higher
Service Area92.1%36.7%
NH91.5%32.8%
USA85.3%28.0%
Poverty
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Service Area
NH
USA
Percent of Adult Population
Highest Level of Education
Morbid_Mortal
Income & Poverty
MunicipalityMedian household incomePercent families below poverty line
Andover$62,7724.2%
Bradford$67,8822.8%
Croydon$58,12512.5%
Danbury$46,25021.1%
Goshen$48,6217.6%
Grantham$87,2458.5%
Lempster$55,72114.0%
New London$66,77114.6%
Newbury$66,76512.6%
Newport$45,59320.4%
Springfield$74,80811.3%
Sunapee$58,86914.9%
Sutton$62,3914.0%
Warner$58,2210.0%4.3% individualsNot sure about this data?
Washington$47,60412.1%
Wilmot$75,19716.7%
TOTAL$61,42711.1%
NH$63,2778.6%
USA$51,22215.1%
Sources: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012; US Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2011
Median household incomePercent families below poverty line
Service Area$61,01211.8%
NH$63,2778.6%
USA$51,22215.1%
Morbid_Mortal
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Death
Major Causes for Inpatient Hospitalization, 2003 - 2007(Weighted between Sullivan & Merrimack Counties based on NLH Service Area)
Major ConditionCrude Rate per 100,000 people
Service AreaState of NH
Diseases of circulatory system1,5661,517
Pregnancy, childbirth, the puerperium & complications1,1291,142
Newborn1,0581,076
Diseases of the digestive system897833
Diseases of the respiratory system856887
Injury and poisoning825767
Mental disorders**646495
Source: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012
**More than 20% above state rate
Circulatory1,5661,517
Pregnancy & childbirth1,1291,142
Newborn1,0581,076
Digestive897833
Respiratory856887
Injury & poisoning825767
Mental disorders*646495
Death
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NH
Condition
Crude Rate per 100,000 people
Major Causes for Inpatient Hospitalization
Cancer
Leading Causes of Death per 100,000 people, 2003 - 2007(Weighted between Sullivan & Merrimack Counties based on NLH Service Area)
Cause of DeathService AreaState of NH
Heart Disease226.3179.4
Cancer215.6183.7
Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease50.546.2
Stroke46.635.5
Accidents43.935.2
Dementia31.826.1
Diabetes27.822.5
Influenza and Pneumonia21.319.4
Kidney Disease12.412.4
Suicide13.311.2
Source: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012
Heart Disease226.3179.4
Cancer215.6183.7
Lower Resp Dis50.546.2
Stroke46.635.5
Accidents43.935.2
Dementia31.826.1
Diabetes27.822.5
Cancer
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State of NH
Condition
Rate per 100,000 people
Leading Causes of Death
Dia Hosp
Cancer Incidence Rates for NH by County, 2004-2008
CountyIncidence Rate & 95% Confidence Interval
Merrimack County463.9 (443.5, 485.0)
Sullivan County433.5 (399.2, 470.2)
New Hampshire449.3 (442.5, 456.2)
United States410.4 (409.9, 410.8)
Source: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012
Merrimack County463.9
Sullivan County433.5
New Hampshire449.3
United States410.4
Dia Hosp
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0
0
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Incidence Rate
Cancer Incidence Rates
Health Behaviors
Diabetes-Related Hospitalizations by NH County, 2003-2007
CountyRate per 100,000 people
Merrimack County**1490.5
Sullivan County1458.0
New Hampshire1440.4
**significance based on 95% confidence interval
Source: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012
Merrimack County*1490.5
Sullivan County1458.0
NH1440.4
Health Behaviors
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Diabetes-Related Hospitalizations
Health Outcomes
Key Health Indictors by County
Health BehaviorMerrimack County% of adultsSullivan County% of adultsNH% of adults
% of adults%of adults
Current smoking (2008-2009)15.0%18.3%16.5%
5 or more fruits and vegetables per day (2007, 2009)30.3%25.3%28.0%
Obese (2008-2009)24.3%26.6%25.8%
Overweight (2008-2009)38.3%37.0%37.2%
Moderate or vigorous physical activity (2007, 2009)56.1%53.3%53.5%
Heavy Drinking (2008-2009)6.5%4.4%6.0%
Binge Drinking (2008-2009)15.2%12.1%16.1%
Health BehaviorMerrimack Countyper 1,000 age 15 - 19Sullivan Countyper 1,000 age 15 - 19NHper 1,000 age 15 - 19
% of adults%of adults
Teen Birth rate (2008)16.941.8*18.4
Source: New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, 2011 Snapshot of New Hampshires Public Health Regions, Counties, and the Cities of Manchester and Nashua, 2011
*Statistically significant difference from state value
MerrimackSullivanNH
Smoking15.0%18.3%16.5%
Fruits & Veggies30.3%25.3%28.0%
Obese24.3%26.6%25.8%
Overweight38.3%37.0%37.2%
PA56.1%53.3%53.5%
Heavy Drinking6.5%4.4%6.0%
Binge Drinking15.2%12.1%16.1%
CountyTeen Birth Rate
Merrimack16.9
Sullivan*41.8
NH18.4
Health Outcomes
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Health OutcomesMerrimack CountySullivan CountyNH
Premature death, yrs of potential life lost before 75 (per 1,000 people), 2003-200757.8*69.6*56.7
Low birthdweight (per 1,000 births), 20075.96.16.2
Substance abuse-related emergence hospital discharges (age-adjusted per 10,000 people), 2003-200783.2*94.0*68.3
Actvities limited due to health in at least 14 of previous 30 days (percent of adults), 2008-20094.18.15.4
New cancer diagnoses (age-adjusted per 100,000 people), 2003-2007503.9487.4499.8
Ever told blood pressure was high (percent of adults), 2007, 200925.732.127.6
Ever told had diabetes (percent of adults), 2008-20096.68.57.2
Current asthma (percent), 2007-20098.49.710.2
Source: New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, 2011 Snapshot of New Hampshires Public Health Regions, Counties, and the Cities of Manchester and Nashua, 2011
*Statistically significant difference from state value
CountyPremature death
Merrimack*57.8
Sullivan*69.9
NH56.7
CountySA-related ED
Merrimack*83.2
Sullivan*94
NH68.3
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Location
Rate per 100,000 people
Diabetes-Related Hospitalizations
Demos
Key Demographic & Economic Indicators
TownPopulationMedian Age65 & overMedian Household Income
Andover2,37141.413.7%$62,772
Bradford1,65046.313.2%$67,882
Croydon76448.015.8%$58,125
Danbury1,16444.013.4%$46,250
Goshen81047.017.5%$48,621
Grantham2,98547.320.9%$87,245
Lempster1,15446.112.6%$55,721
New London4,39748.730.7%$66,771
Newbury2,07247.617.2%$66,765
Newport6,50741.716.0%$45,593
Springfield1,31142.314.4%$74,808
Sunapee3,36546.219.1%$58,869
Sutton1,83745.816.2%$62,391
Warner2,83344.515.0%$58,221
Washington1,12346.520.4%$47,604
Wilmot1,35846.616.5%$75,197
TOTAL35,70145.617.0%$61,427
NH1,316,47041.113.5%$63,277
USA305,745,53837.213.1%$51,222
Sources: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012; US Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2011
MunicipalityDollar
Andover$62,772
Bradford$67,882
Croydon$58,125
Danbury$46,250
Goshen$48,621
Grantham$87,245
Lempster$55,721
New London$66,771
Newbury$66,765
Newport$45,593
Springfield$74,808
Sunapee$58,869
Sutton$62,391
Warner$58,221
Washington$47,604
Wilmot$75,197
SA45.6
NH41.1
USA37.2
Demos
MunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipalityMunicipality
Andover
Bradford
Croydon
Danbury
Goshen
Grantham
Lempster
New London
Newbury
Newport
Springfield
Sunapee
Sutton
Warner
Washington
Wilmot
Median Household Income
Education
Median Age
Poverty
Percentage of Population by Municipality & Education
MunicipalityHigh School degree or higherBachelor's degree or higher
Andover90.3%34.2%
Bradford94.6%36.3%
Croydon85.0%21.4%
Danbury87.2%21.0%
Goshen85.1%20.1%
Grantham96.9%54.7%
Lempster84.5%20.8%
New London96.8%52.3%
Newbury95.8%37.0%
Newport84.4%17.1%
Springfield95.2%48.4%
Sunapee94.3%48.7%
Sutton94.8%40.5%
Warner95.3%37.1%
Washington89.4%31.9%
Wilmot98.0%46.7%
TOTAL91.7%35.5%
NH91.5%32.8%
USA85.3%28.0%
Sources: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012; US Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2011
High School degree or higherBachelor's degree or higher
Service Area92.1%36.7%
NH91.5%32.8%
USA85.3%28.0%
Poverty
Service Area
NH
USA
Percent of Adult Population
Highest Level of Education
Morbid_Mortal
Income & Poverty
MunicipalityMedian household incomePercent families below poverty line
Andover$62,7724.2%
Bradford$67,8822.8%
Croydon$58,12512.5%
Danbury$46,25021.1%
Goshen$48,6217.6%
Grantham$87,2458.5%
Lempster$55,72114.0%
New London$66,77114.6%
Newbury$66,76512.6%
Newport$45,59320.4%
Springfield$74,80811.3%
Sunapee$58,86914.9%
Sutton$62,3914.0%
Warner$58,2210.0%4.3% individualsNot sure about this data?
Washington$47,60412.1%
Wilmot$75,19716.7%
TOTAL$61,42711.1%
NH$63,2778.6%
USA$51,22215.1%
Sources: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012; US Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2011
Median household incomePercent families below poverty line
Service Area$61,01211.8%
NH$63,2778.6%
USA$51,22215.1%
Morbid_Mortal
Families Below Poverty Line
Death
Major ConditionCrude Rate per 100,000 people
Service AreaState of NH
Diseases of circulatory system1,5661,517
Pregnancy, childbirth, the puerperium & complications1,1291,142
Newborn1,0581,076
Diseases of the digestive system897833
Diseases of the respiratory system856887
Injury and poisoning825767
Mental disorders**646495
Source: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012
**More than 20% above state rate
Circulatory1,566
Pregnancy & childbirth1,129
Newborn1,058
Digestive897
Respiratory856
Injury & poisoning825
Mental disorders646
Death
Condition
Crude Rate per 100,000 people
Major Causes for Inpatient Hospitalization
Cancer
Cause of DeathService AreaState of NH
Heart Disease226.3179.4
Cancer215.6183.7
Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease50.546.2
Stroke46.635.5
Accidents43.935.2
Dementia31.826.1
Diabetes27.822.5
Influenza and Pneumonia21.319.4
Kidney Disease12.412.4
Suicide13.311.2
Source: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012
Heart Disease226.3179.4
Cancer215.6183.7
Lower Resp Dis50.546.2
Stroke46.635.5
Accidents43.935.2
Dementia31.826.1
Diabetes27.822.5
Cancer
Service Area
State of NH
Condition
Rate per 100,000 people
Leading Causes of Death
Dia Hosp
Cancer Incidence Rates for NH by County, 2004-2008
CountyIncidence Rate & 95% Confidence Interval
Merrimack County463.9 (443.5, 485.0)
Sullivan County433.5 (399.2, 470.2)
New Hampshire
United States410.4 (409.9, 410.8)
Source: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012
Merrimack County463.9
Sullivan County433.5
New Hampshire449.3
United States410.4
Dia Hosp
Location
Incidence Rate
Cancer Incidence Rates
Health Behaviors
Diabetes-Related Hospitalizations by NH County, 2003-2007
CountyRate per 100,000 people
Merrimack County**1490.5
Sullivan County1458.0
New Hampshire1440.4
**significance based on 95% confidence interval
Source: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012
Merrimack County*1490.5
Sullivan County1458.0
NH1440.4
Health Behaviors
Location
Rate per 100,000 people
Diabetes-Related Hospitalizations
Health Outcomes
Key Health Indictors by County
Health Behavior
% of adults%of adults
Current smoking (2008-2009)15.0%18.3%16.5%
5 or more fruits and vegetables per day (2007, 2009)30.3%25.3%28.0%
Obese (2008-2009)24.3%26.6%25.8%
Overweight (2008-2009)38.3%37.0%37.2%
Moderate or vigorous physical activity (2007, 2009)56.1%53.3%53.5%
Heavy Drinking (2008-2009)6.5%4.4%6.0%
Binge Drinking (2008-2009)15.2%12.1%16.1%
Health Behavior
% of adults%of adults
Teen Birth rate (2008)16.941.8*18.4
Source: New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, 2011 Snapshot of New Hampshires Public Health Regions, Counties, and the Cities of Manchester and Nashua, 2011
*Statistically significant difference from state value
MerrimackSullivanNH
Smoking15.0%18.3%16.5%
Fruits & Veggies30.3%25.3%28.0%
Obese24.3%26.6%25.8%
Overweight38.3%37.0%37.2%
PA56.1%53.3%53.5%
Heavy Drinking6.5%4.4%6.0%
Binge Drinking15.2%12.1%16.1%
CountyTeen Birth Rate
Merrimack16.9
Sullivan*41.8
NH18.4
Health Outcomes
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Health OutcomesMerrimack CountySullivan CountyNH
Premature death, yrs of potential life lost before 75 (per 1,000 people), 2003-200757.8*69.6*56.7
Low birthdweight (per 1,000 births), 20075.96.16.2
Substance abuse-related emergence hospital discharges (age-adjusted per 10,000 people), 2003-200783.2*94.0*68.3
Actvities limited due to health in at least 14 of previous 30 days (percent of adults), 2008-20094.18.15.4
New cancer diagnoses (age-adjusted per 100,000 people), 2003-2007503.9487.4499.8
Ever told blood pressure was high (percent of adults), 2007, 200925.732.127.6
Ever told had diabetes (percent of adults), 2008-20096.68.57.2
Current asthma (percent), 2007-20098.49.710.2
Source: New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, 2011 Snapshot of New Hampshires Public Health Regions, Counties, and the Cities of Manchester and Nashua, 2011
*Statistically significant difference from state value
CountyPremature death
Merrimack*57.8
Sullivan*69.9
NH56.7
CountySA-related ED
Merrimack*83.2
Sullivan*94
NH68.3
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Premature Death
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Substance Abuse-related Emergency Discharges
Demos
Key Demographic & Economic Indicators
TownPopulationMedian Age65 & overMedian Household Income
Croydon76448.015.8%$58,125
Goshen81047.017.5%$48,621
Washington1,12346.520.4%$47,604
Lempster1,15446.112.6%$55,721
Danbury1,16444.013.4%$46,250
Springfield1,31142.314.4%$74,808
Wilmot1,35846.616.5%$75,197
Bradford1,65046.313.2%$67,882
Sutton1,83745.816.2%$62,391
Newbury2,07247.617.2%$66,765
Andover2,37141.413.7%$62,772
Warner2,83344.515.0%$58,221
Grantham2,98547.320.9%$87,245
Sunapee3,36546.219.1%$58,869
New London4,39748.730.7%$66,771
Newport6,50741.716.0%$45,593
TOTAL35,70145.617.0%$61,427
NH1,316,47041.113.5%$63,277
USA305,745,53837.213.1%$51,222
Sources: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012; US Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2011
MunicipalityDollar
Andover$62,772
Bradford$67,882
Croydon$58,125
Danbury$46,250
Goshen$48,621
Grantham$87,245
Lempster$55,721
New London$66,771
Newbury$66,765
Newport$45,593
Springfield$74,808
Sunapee$58,869
Sutton$62,391
Warner$58,221
Washington$47,604
Wilmot$75,197
SA45.6
NH41.1
USA37.2
TownPopulationMedian Age65 & overMedian Household Income
Croydon76448.015.8%$58,125
Goshen81047.017.5%$48,621
Washington1,12346.520.4%$47,604
Lempster1,15446.112.6%$55,721
Danbury1,16444.013.4%$46,250
Springfield1,31142.314.4%$74,808
Wilmot1,35846.616.5%$75,197
Bradford1,65046.313.2%$67,882
Sutton1,83745.816.2%$62,391
Newbury2,07247.617.2%$66,765
Andover2,37141.413.7%$62,772
Warner2,83344.515.0%$58,221
Grantham2,98547.320.9%$87,245
Sunapee3,36546.219.1%$58,869
New London4,39748.730.7%$66,771
Newport6,50741.716.0%$45,593
TOTAL35,70145.617.0%$61,427
NH1,316,47041.113.5%$63,277
USA305,745,53837.213.1%$51,222
Demos
0000000000000000
Andover
Bradford
Croydon
Danbury
Goshen
Grantham
Lempster
New London
Newbury
Newport
Springfield
Sunapee
Sutton
Warner
Washington
Wilmot
Median Household Income
Education
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Ed vs Income
Percentage of Population by Municipality & Education
MunicipalityHigh School degree or higherBachelor's degree or higher
Newport84.4%17.1%
Lempster84.5%20.8%
Croydon85.0%21.4%
Goshen85.1%20.1%
Danbury87.2%21.0%
Washington89.4%31.9%
Andover90.3%34.2%
Sunapee94.3%48.7%
Bradford94.6%36.3%
Sutton94.8%40.5%
Springfield95.2%48.4%
Warner95.3%37.1%
Newbury95.8%37.0%
New London96.8%52.3%
Grantham96.9%54.7%
Wilmot98.0%46.7%
TOTAL91.7%35.5%
NH91.5%32.8%
USA85.3%28.0%
Sources: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012; US Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2011
High School degree or higherBachelor's degree or higher
Service Area93.9%40.9%
NH91.5%32.8%
USA85.3%28.0%
Ed vs Income
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NH
USA
Percent of Adult Population
Highest Level of Education
Poverty
Income, Education, and Population
MunicipalityMedian household incomeEducationPopulation
High School +Bachelor's +
Newport$45,59384.4%17.1%2,072
Danbury$46,25087.2%21.0%1,164
Washington$47,60489.4%31.9%1,123
Goshen$48,62185.1%20.1%810
Springfield$74,80895.2%48.4%1,311
Wilmot$75,19798.0%46.7%1,358
Grantham$87,24596.9%54.7%2,985
MunicipalityMedian household incomeHigh School +Bachelor's +Population
Newport$45,59384.4%17.1%2,072
Danbury$46,25087.2%21.0%1,164
Washington$47,60489.4%31.9%1,123
Goshen$48,62185.1%20.1%810
Springfield$74,80895.2%48.4%1,311
Wilmot$75,19798.0%46.7%1,358
Grantham$87,24596.9%54.7%2,985
Poverty
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Bachelor's +
Municipality
Percent of adults
Highest Level Education: Low vs. High Income
Morbid_Mortal
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Bachelor's +
Municipality
Percent of Adults
Highest Level Ed: Low vs. High Income
Death
Income & Poverty
MunicipalityMedian household incomePercent families below poverty line
Newport$45,59320.4%
Danbury$46,25021.1%
Washington$47,60412.1%
Goshen$48,6217.6%
Lempster$55,72114.0%
Croydon$58,12512.5%
Warner$58,2210.0%
Sunapee$58,86914.9%
Sutton$62,3914.0%
Andover$62,7724.2%
Newbury$66,76512.6%
New London$66,77114.6%
Bradford$67,8822.8%
Springfield$74,80811.3%
Wilmot$75,19716.7%
Grantham$87,2458.5%
TOTAL$61,42711.1%
NH$63,2778.6%
USA$51,22215.1%
Sources: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012; US Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2011
Median household incomePercent families below poverty line
Service Area$66,55210.4%
NH$63,2778.6%
USA$51,22215.1%
Death
0.1036510417
0.086
0.151
Families Below Poverty Line
Cancer
Major ConditionCrude Rate per 100,000 people
Service AreaState of NH
Diseases of circulatory system1,5661,517
Pregnancy, childbirth, the puerperium & complications1,1291,142
Newborn1,0581,076
Diseases of the digestive system897833
Diseases of the respiratory system856887
Injury and poisoning825767
Mental disorders**646495
Source: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012
**More than 20% above state rate
Circulatory1,5661,517
Pregnancy & childbirth1,1291,142
Newborn1,0581,076
Digestive897833
Respiratory856887
Injury & poisoning825767
Mental disorders*646495
Cancer
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Service Area
NH
Condition
Crude Rate per 100,000 people
Major Causes for Inpatient Hospitalization
Dia Hosp
Cause of DeathService AreaState of NH
Heart Disease226.3179.4
Cancer215.6183.7
Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease50.546.2
Stroke46.635.5
Accidents43.935.2
Dementia31.826.1
Diabetes27.822.5
Influenza and Pneumonia21.319.4
Kidney Disease12.412.4
Suicide13.311.2
Source: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012
Heart Disease226.3179.4
Cancer215.6183.7
Lower Resp Dis50.546.2
Stroke46.635.5
Accidents43.935.2
Dementia31.826.1
Diabetes27.822.5
Dia Hosp
Service Area
State of NH
Condition
Rate per 100,000 people
Leading Causes of Death
Health Behaviors
Cancer Incidence Rates for NH by County, 2004-2008
CountyIncidence Rate & 95% Confidence Interval
Merrimack County463.9 (443.5, 485.0)
Sullivan County433.5 (399.2, 470.2)
New Hampshire
United States410.4 (409.9, 410.8)
Source: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012
Merrimack County463.9
Sullivan County433.5
New Hampshire449.3
United States410.4
Health Behaviors
0
0
0
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Location
Incidence Rate
Cancer Incidence Rates
Weight & Behavior
Diabetes-Related Hospitalizations by NH County, 2003-2007
CountyRate per 100,000 people
Merrimack County**1490.5
Sullivan County1458.0
New Hampshire1440.4
**significance based on 95% confidence interval
Source: NLH Community Health Needs Assessment, May 2012
Merrimack County*1490.5
Sullivan County1458.0
NH1440.4
Weight & Behavior
Location
Rate per 100,000 people
Diabetes-Related Hospitalizations
Health Outcomes
Key Health Indictors by County
Health Behavior
% of adults%of adults
Current smoking (2008-2009)15.0%18.3%16.5%
5 or more fruits and vegetables per day (2007, 2009)30.3%25.3%28.0%
Obese (2008-2009)24.3%26.6%25.8%
Overweight (2008-2009)38.3%37.0%37.2%
Moderate or vigorous physical activity (2007, 2009)56.1%53.3%53.5%
Heavy Drinking (2008-2009)6.5%4.4%6.0%
Binge Drinking (2008-2009)15.2%12.1%16.1%
Health Behavior
% of adults%of adults
Teen Birth rate (2008)16.941.8*18.4
Source: New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, 2011 Snapshot of New Hampshires Public Health Regions, Counties, and the Cities of Manchester and Nashua, 2011
*Statistically significant difference from state value
MerrimackSullivanNH
Smoking15.0%18.3%16.5%
Fruits & Veggies30.3%25.3%28.0%
Obese24.3%26.6%25.8%
Overweight38.3%37.0%37.2%
PA56.1%53.3%53.5%
Heavy Drinking6.5%4.4%6.0%
Binge Drinking15.2%12.1%16.1%
CountyTeen Birth Rate
Merrimack16.9
Sullivan*41.8
NH18.4
Health Outcomes
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Key Health Indicators
Injury_Accidents
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Teen Birth Rate
Childhood Overweight
Weight Status & Behavior
CountyOverweightObeseRecommended PAFruits & Veggies
Merrimack38.3%24.3%56.1%30.3%
Sullivan37.0%26.6%53.3%25.3%
NH37.2%25.8%53.5%28.0%
Total obese/overweightMerrimack62.6%
Sullivan63.6%
NH63.0%
Childhood Overweight
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Obese
Location
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Overweight & Obesity in Adults
Key Health Indictors by County
Health OutcomesMerrimack CountySullivan CountyNH
Premature death, yrs of potential life lost before 75 (per 1,000 people), 2003-200757.8*69.6*56.7
Low birthdweight (per 1,000 births), 20075.96.16.2
Substance abuse-related emergence hospital discharges (age-adjusted per 10,000 people), 2003-200783.2*94.0*68.3
Binge drinking, percent of adults (2008-2009)15.212.116.1
Unintentional injury-related ED, age-adjusted per 1,000 pop (2003 -2007)110.9131.1*110.2
Always use seatbelt, percent of adults (2006, 2008)64.662.465.6
Actvities limited due to health in at least 14 of previous 30 days (percent of adults), 2008-20094.18.15.4
New cancer diagnoses (age-adjusted per 100,000 people), 2003-2007503.9487.4499.8
Ever told blood pressure was high (percent of adults), 2007, 200925.732.127.6
Ever told had diabetes (percent of adults), 2008-20096.68.57.2
Current asthma (percent), 2007-20098.49.710.2
Source: New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, 2011 Snapshot of New Hampshires Public Health Regions, Counties, and the Cities of Manchester and Nashua, 2011
*Statistically significant difference from state value
CountyPremature death
Merrimack*57.8
Sullivan*69.9
NH56.7
CountySA-related ED
Merrimack*83.2
Sullivan*94
NH68.3
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Rate per 1,000 people
Premature Death
0
0
0
Location
Rate per 10,000 adults
Substance Abuse-related Emergency Discharges
Key Health Indictors by County
Health OutcomesMerrimack CountySullivan CountyNH
Premature death, yrs of pot