United States

In United States, if 5% more people attended some college and 4% more had an income higher than twice the federal poverty level we could expect to save 92,800 lives, prevent 915,000 cases of diabetes, and eliminate $6.1 Billion in diabetes costs every year.

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Education

Percent of adults with some college education

Education Level

The percentage​ of adults (age 25 and older) in selected area with education beyond high school (included those who did not graduate with college degrees). Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2006-2008

56%
56%
Worst:
West Virginia 41%
Best:
Colorado 66%
Average:
56%
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Income

Percent of adults with an income twice the federal poverty level

Income Level

Percent of individuals in the selected area with a household income in 2005-2007 that was at least twice the federal poverty level (greater than approximately $41,000 for a family of four with two related children) Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2005-2007.

68%
68%
Worst:
Mississippi 56%
Best:
New Hampshire 80%
Average:
68%
Accurate projections can not be calculated for these values.
Accurate projections can not be calculated for these values.
Current Values Adjusted Values
Deaths 1.1 Million 1.1 Million
Death Rate 374 374
Mortality Rank
Deaths Averted 0
% Deaths Averted 0%
Diabetes Cases 17 Million 17 Million
Diabetes Cases Averted 0
Diabetes Care Costs $113 Billion $113 Billion
Diabetes Care Costs Saved $0
Comparisons United States
Education
Some High School 15%
High School 29%
Some College 28%
College 28%
Income-to-Poverty Ratio
< 50% 6%
50% - 100% 8%
100% - 200% 18%
200% + 68%
Population
% White 80%
% Black 14%
% Hispanic 16%
Median Household Income $50,700

Prioritizing education and economic opportunity is an important strategy to save lives, improve health, and reduce spending on avoidable illnesses.

Low education rates and inadequate income translate directly into premature death, more disease, and more money spent treating avoidable illnesses.

Much of what influences our health happens outside the doctor’s office--in our schools, workplaces and neighborhoods. Education and income are prime examples of how factors outside the health care system have a measurable impact on our health.

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