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.
Diabetes
Age-adjusted diabetes death rates in Northwest Indiana (specifically in Lake and Porter counties) for diabetes are much higher than national rates.
Heart Disease
The heart disease death rate in the three-county area is higher than the rate nationwide. Looking at the three counties individually, heart disease death rates are highest in Lake and LaPorte counties. In addition, Northwest Indiana residents report a higher prevalence of high blood pressure than seen nationwide.
| Overweight/Obesity & Nutrition | NW IN | US | HP2010 | Significance vs. U.S. | Significance vs. HP2010 |
| Age-Adjusted Diabetes Mellitus Deaths/100,000 | 32.81 | 25.4 | 15.1 | WORSE | Does NOT Meet Goal |
| % Eat 5+ Servings of Fruit or Vegetables/Day | 32.4 | 37.9 | WORSE | ||
| % Unhealthy Weight (BMI <18.5 or 25+) | 68.2 | 63.3 | 40 | WORSE | Does NOT Meet Goal |
| % Overweight | 66.3 | 62 | WORSE | ||
| Age-Adjusted Heart Disease Deaths/100,000 | 257.3 | 240.8 | 213.7 | WORSE | Does NOT Meet Goal |
| % Obese | 29 | 25.7 | 15 | similar | Does NOT Meet Goal |
| % Overweights Advised to Lose Weight | 27.9 | 24.4 | similar | ||
| % Received Advice on Nutrition in Past Year | 34 | 30.4 | similar | ||
| % Overweight Trying to Lose | 32.1 | 35.4 | similar | ||
| % Children (6-17) Overweight | 22.2 | 24.4 | similar | ||
| % Diabetes/High Blood Sugar | 11 | 8.7 | similar | ||
| % Chronic Heart Disease | 8.6 | 7 | similar |