West Virginia Public Health Jobs, Careers & Salary Outlook

West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
One Davis Ct.Charleston, WV 25301
304-558-0684 / 304-558-3746
Website: http://www.wvdhhr.org/
West Virginia Public Health Highlights
- 2013 Census Population: 1,855,413
- 2013 People in Poverty: 18.6%
- 2013 People Uninsured: 14.9%
- 2013 People Kids Uninsured: 9.7%
West Virginia Public Health Worker Shortage Areas
- Nursing Shortage Estimate 2013: 700
- Primary Care Shortage 2013: 94
- Mental Health Worker Shortage 2013: 76
- Dentist Shortage 2013: 84
More Public Health Facts About West Virginia
- AIDS cases as of 2013: 1,837
- Tobacco Use 2013: 28.6%
- TB Cases 2013: 13
- % of Low Birthweight Babies: 9.6%
- % of Obese Adults 2013: 33.8% (+/- 1.6)
- % of Diabetic Adults 2013: 13.0% (+/- 1.0)
- % Physically Inactive 2013: 31.0% (+/- 1.5)
- % with Hypertension 2013: 37.1%
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Additional Public Health Facts for West Virginia
F AS IN FAT INDICATORS | |
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Obesity, % Adults (2012) | 33.8% (+/- 1.6) |
Diabetes, % Adults (2012) | 13.0% (+/- 1.0) |
Physical Inactivity, % Adults (2012) | 31.0% (+/- 1.5) |
Hypertension, % Adults (2011) | 37.1% |
Obesity, % High School Students (2011) | 14.6% |
Overweight or Obese, % of 10 to 17 Year Olds (2011) | 18.5% |
POPULATION FACTS | |
2012 Census Population Estimates | 1,855,413 |
% Poverty (2011) | 18.6% |
% Uninsured, All Ages (2011) | 14.9% |
% Uninsured, under 18 (2011) | 9.7% |
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