Life Expectancy
In Cumberland County, residents have an average life expectancy of 75.3 years, but in Bergen County, that number jumps to 83.2 years.
Population Health
Population health refers to the health status and health outcomes within a group rather than considering one person's health at a time. It is an approach aimed at improving the health of an entire population. It is about improving people's physical and mental health outcomes and well-being within and across a defined local, regional, or national population while reducing health inequalities.
Diversity & Disparity
New Jersey is one of the nation's most diverse states; nearly a quarter of its residents are immigrants. While the state also ranks among the wealthiest, significant and persistent health disparities exist. We also know that other social factors impact health and well-being.
Facts & Figures for New Jersey Population Health
Maternal Death Rates
New Jersey has the fourth highest rate in the country, and black mothers are more than seven times as likely as white mothers to die from pregnancy-related complications.
Environment Matters
New Jersey is ranked the worst state in the nation for the physical environment, which includes factors like air, water quality, climate change, housing, and transit.
