Wisconsin Public Health Jobs, Careers & Salary Outlook
This page provides you with a complete overview of the public health field in the state of Wisconsin. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, best cities to work, public health department information, and Wisconsin public health issues and statistics.Wisconsin Department of Health Services
1 West Wilson StreetMadison, WI 53703
608-266-1865 / 877-865-3432
Website: http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/
Wisconsin Public Health Highlights
- 2013 Census Population: 5,726,398
- 2013 People in Poverty: 13.1%
- 2013 People Uninsured: 10.4%
- 2013 People Kids Uninsured: 5.8%
Wisconsin Public Health Worker Shortage Areas
- Nursing Shortage Estimate 2013: 500
- Primary Care Shortage 2013: 102
- Mental Health Worker Shortage 2013: 110
- Dentist Shortage 2013: 74
More Public Health Facts About Wisconsin
- AIDS cases as of 2013: 5,309
- Tobacco Use 2013: 20.9%
- TB Cases 2013: 70
- % of Low Birthweight Babies: 7.2%
- % of Obese Adults 2013: 29.7% (+/- 1.9)
- % of Diabetic Adults 2013: 8.3% (+/- 1.0)
- % Physically Inactive 2013: 20.4% (+/- 1.6)
- % with Hypertension 2013: 28.9%
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Additional Public Health Facts for Wisconsin
F AS IN FAT INDICATORS | |
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Obesity, % Adults (2012) | 29.7% (+/- 1.9) |
Diabetes, % Adults (2012) | 8.3% (+/- 1.0) |
Physical Inactivity, % Adults (2012) | 20.4% (+/- 1.6) |
Hypertension, % Adults (2011) | 28.9% |
Obesity, % High School Students (2011) | 10.4% |
Overweight or Obese, % of 10 to 17 Year Olds (2011) | 13.4% |
POPULATION FACTS | |
2012 Census Population Estimates | 5,726,398 |
% Poverty (2011) | 13.1% |
% Uninsured, All Ages (2011) | 10.4% |
% Uninsured, under 18 (2011) | 5.8% |
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