SEPA 2008 Household Health Survey Quick Facts Estimated Population
Percent
Neighborhood Characteristics People in my neighborhood cannot be trusted
18.9%
523,000
Neighbors never work together to improve community
40.9%
1,145,000
6.7%
197,000
47.9%
1,379,000
Among renters
60.3%
399,000
Among homeowners
44.5%
934,000
20.4%
599,000
Uninsured (no public or private health insurance, 18-64)
9.8%
237,000
Sick, but no medical care due to cost
11.6%
343,000
Cancelled medical appointment due to transportation problem
7.5%
221,000
16.9%
489,000
22.2%
106,000
36.7%
185,000
Among renters, 65+
36.2%
26,000
Among homeowners, 65+
37.5%
155,000
33.6%
160,000
Avoided going somewhere during the day because of safety concerns
Housing Somewhat or very difficult to pay for housing (including utilities)
Smoking Smoke cigarettes (every day or some days)
Insurance and Access to Care
Firearms Own firearms Firearms kept unlocked (among firearm owners)
Older Adults, 65+ Somewhat or very difficult to pay for housing (including utilities), 65+
Enrolled in Medicare Part D (2006), 65+
All data come from PHMC's 2008 Household Health Survey, the largest local health survey in the country, except where indicated. For more information, go to www.phmc.org/chdb or contact Project Director Francine Axler at 215.985.2521
PHMC’s Community Health Data Base | 260 South Broad Street, Suite 1800 | Philadelphia, PA 19102 | 215.985.2548 | PHMC.org/chdb