Wellness and Community Health in Miami-Dade County

Blood pressure, cholesterol, heart disease and stroke.

• 30.3% High blood pressure

  of adults in Miami-Dade County: likely between 27.2% and 33.6%; age-adjusted, 2023

• 31.3% High cholesterol

  of adults in Miami-Dade County: likely between 28% and 34.7%; age-adjusted, 2023

• 5.7% Heart disease

  of adults in Miami-Dade County: likely between 5% and 6.4%; age-adjusted, 2023

• 84.4% Cholesterol checked

  of adults in Miami-Dade County: likely between 82% and 86.7%; age-adjusted, 2023

Diabetes, obesity and food access.

• 29.3% Obesity

  of adults in Miami-Dade County: likely between 24.6% and 34.2%; age-adjusted, 2023

• 13.3% Diabetes

  of adults in Miami-Dade County: likely between 11.6% and 15.2%; age-adjusted, 2023

Depression, frequent mental distress, loneliness and support.

• 15.2% Frequent mental distress

  of adults in Miami-Dade County: likely between 13.3% and 17.2%; age-adjusted, 2023

• 14% Depression

  of adults in Miami-Dade County: likely between 11.9% and 16.3%; age-adjusted, 2023

Short sleep.

• 38.9% Short sleep (under 7 hours)

  of adults in Miami-Dade County: likely between 34.4% and 43.7%; age-adjusted, 2022

Arthritis, mobility and physical distress.

• 13.7% Frequent physical distress

  of adults in Miami-Dade County: likely between 11.8% and 15.8%; age-adjusted, 2023

• 18% Arthritis

  of adults in Miami-Dade County: likely between 15.8% and 20.3%; age-adjusted, 2023

• 13.4% Trouble walking or stairs

  of adults in Miami-Dade County: likely between 11.4% and 15.8%; age-adjusted, 2023