Iowa Public Health Jobs, Careers & Salary Outlook
This page provides you with a complete overview of the public health field in the state of Iowa. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, best cities to work, public health department information, and Iowa public health issues and statistics.Iowa Department of Public Health
321 E 12th StreetDes Moines, IA 50319
515-281-7689 / 866-227-9878
Website: http://www.idph.state.ia.us/
Iowa Public Health Highlights
- 2013 Census Population: 3,074,186
- 2013 People in Poverty: 12.8%
- 2013 People Uninsured: 10.0%
- 2013 People Kids Uninsured: 4.9%
Iowa Public Health Worker Shortage Areas
- Nursing Shortage Estimate 2013: -3,400
- Primary Care Shortage 2013: 118
- Mental Health Worker Shortage 2013: 65
- Dentist Shortage 2013: 119
More Public Health Facts About Iowa
- AIDS cases as of 2013: 2,082
- Tobacco Use 2013: 20.4%
- TB Cases 2013: 40
- % of Low Birthweight Babies: 6.5%
- % of Obese Adults 2013: 30.4% (+/- 1.4)
- % of Diabetic Adults 2013: 9.7% (+/- 0.7)
- % Physically Inactive 2013: 23.1% (+/- 1.2)
- % with Hypertension 2013: 29.9%
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Additional Public Health Facts for Iowa
F AS IN FAT INDICATORS | |
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Obesity, % Adults (2012) | 30.4% (+/- 1.4) |
Diabetes, % Adults (2012) | 9.7% (+/- 0.7) |
Physical Inactivity, % Adults (2012) | 23.1% (+/- 1.2) |
Hypertension, % Adults (2011) | 29.9% |
Obesity, % High School Students (2011) | 13.2% |
Overweight or Obese, % of 10 to 17 Year Olds (2011) | 13.6% |
POPULATION FACTS | |
2012 Census Population Estimates | 3,074,186 |
% Poverty (2011) | 12.8% |
% Uninsured, All Ages (2011) | 10.0% |
% Uninsured, under 18 (2011) | 4.9% |
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