Physical Activity
Activity LevelsCompared to activity levels nationwide, Northwest Indiana area adults are less likely to engage in physical activity, including light/moderate physical activity, vigorous physical activity or any type of leisure-time activity.
Overweight and Obesity
OverweightMore area residents are overweight than seen nationwide. Similarly, more area residents are at an unhealthy weight than average Americans.
Nutrition
Northwest Indiana residents are less likely to consume fruits and vegetables compared to their national counterparts.
Tobacco Use
Tobacco UseTobacco use in Northwest Indiana is very high, as reflected in indicators measuring current smokers, households with a smoker, and children exposed to smoke in their home.
Lung Cancer
Compared to the national rate, the lung cancer death rate is higher in Northwest Indiana.
Substance Abuse
Substance AbuseNorthwest Indiana residents are more likely to binge drink (consume five or more alcoholic beverages on a single occasion) than adults nationwide.
Cirrhosis/Liver Disease Deaths
The Northwest Indiana death rate for cirrhosis/liver disease is higher than the national rate, attributable to a comparatively high rate in Lake County.