Responsible Sexual Behavior
Family PlanningBy county, Lake and LaPorte counties have higher percentages of births to teens than found nationwide.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Incidence rates for primary and secondary syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea are lower in Northwest Indiana than seen nationwide.
Mental Health
DepressionMore than one out of five Northwest Indiana adults report experiencing periods of chronic depression lasting two or more years, similar to the national finding.
Rest/Sleep
Adults in Northwest Indiana are more likely to report not getting enough rest or sleep in the past month compared to their national counterparts.
Injury and Violence
Motor Vehicle CrashesThe combined three-county motor vehicle death rate is worse than the national rate, attributable to relatively high rates in LaPorte and Porter counties.
Bicycle Safety
Compared to kids nationwide, children in Northwest Indiana are much less likely to wear bicycle helmets.
Environmental Quality
Air Quality IndexLaPorte County has a significantly greater number of good air quality days compared to Porter and Lake County.
Perceptions of Air Quality
Northwest Indiana residents are less likely to give their community favorable ratings for air quality compared to national benchmarks.