Health and Nutrition of Anson, ME Residents

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Forty three percent of Anson residents report that their diet is generally healthy. People here have milk to drink or on their cereal 24 times per month. This includes chocolate and other flavored milks, as well as hot cocoa made with milk, and does not count small amounts of milk added to coffee or tea. People living here eat an average of two meals (breakfasts, lunches or dinners) per week that were prepared away from home in places such as restaurants, fast food places, food stands, grocery stores or from vending machines. They get one of these meals from a fast-food or pizza place. People here eat one "ready to eat" foods such as salads, soups, chicken, sandwiches and cooked vegetables per month. They also eat four frozen meals or frozen pizzas on average monthly.

Summary

Diet health (%)

  • Anson 42.8%
  • Somerset County 48.1%
  • State 51.8%

Milk product consumption (# of products/month)

  • Here 23.7
  • Somerset County 22.1
  • State 21.5

Meals not home prepared (#/week)

  • Here 2.4
  • Somerset County 3.1
  • State 3.7

Meals from fast food or pizza place (#/week)

  • Anson 1.5
  • Somerset County 1.7
  • State 1.7

Ready-to-eat foods (#/month)

  • Here 1.0
  • County 1.5
  • Maine 1.8

Frozen meals/pizza (#/month)

  • Here 4.1
  • Somerset County 3.6
  • State 3.6

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

The average Anson resident last visited a dentist two years ago (including all types of dentists, such as, orthodontists, oral surgeons, and all other dental specialists, as well as dental hygienists). Twenty five percent of people living here 30 years of age and older, are embarrassed because of their teeth, mouth or dentures. Twenty three percent think they might have gum disease (might have swollen gums, receding gums, sore or infected gums or loose teeth). Anson residents rate the overall health of their teeth and gums on average at 38 percent. People living here aged 30 years and older, aside from brushing their teeth with toothbrush, use dental floss or any other device that clean between teeth on average two days per week. They also use mouthwash or other dental rinse products to treat dental disease or dental problems an average of three days per week. The average person living here (including children) has 19 teeth.

Summary

Average years since last visit a dentist

  • Here 2.4
  • Somerset County 2.1
  • Maine 1.8

People embarrassed because of mouth (%)

  • Anson 24.8%
  • Somerset County 17.6%
  • State 14.5%

People with gum disease (%)

  • Anson 23.0%
  • County 23.3%
  • State 20.4%

General health of teeth and gums (%)

  • Here 37.9%
  • Somerset County 43.6%
  • Maine 49.7%

Average days a week using dental floss/device

  • Here 2.1
  • Somerset County 2.6
  • Maine 3.0

Average days a week using mouthwash for dental problem

  • Here 2.8
  • Somerset County 2.7
  • State 2.6

Average number of teeth

  • Anson 18.8
  • County 21.3
  • Maine 23.0

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

The average height of Anson residents 16 years and older is 64 inches. The average weight is 168 pounds. Their average BMI (Body Mass Index) is 29. Forty five percent of people living here are obese. Fifty six percent have ever been obese. Thirty five percent have ever tried to lose weight.

Summary

Average height (inches)

  • Here 63.9
  • County 66.8
  • Maine 67.2

Average weight (pounds)

  • Here 167.7
  • Somerset County 182.2
  • Maine 180.3

Average BMI

  • Anson 29.3
  • County 29.1
  • Maine 28.5

People that are obese (%)

  • Here 44.5%
  • County 39.1%
  • State 35.7%

People that ever were obese (%)

  • Here 55.6%
  • Somerset County 52.1%
  • State 47.5%

People trying to lose weight (%)

  • Here 35.3%
  • Somerset County 33.7%
  • State 36.8%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Seventy percent of Anson residents have ever used marijuana or hashish. Twenty nine percent of people living here have ever used cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin or methamphetamine. Twenty one percent have ever used any form of cocaine, such as powder, 'crack', 'free base', and coca paste. Four percent have ever used heroin. Seventeen percent have ever used methamphetamines.

Summary

People that ever used marijuana or hashish (%)

  • Anson 69.6%
  • Somerset County 65.9%
  • Maine 65.9%

Ever used hard drugs (%)

  • Here 29.4%
  • County 26.8%
  • State 24.1%

Ever used any form of cocaine (%)

  • Anson 21.1%
  • Somerset County 24.0%
  • Maine 22.1%

Ever used heroin (%)

  • Here 3.5%
  • Somerset County 3.5%
  • State 2.9%

Ever used methamphetamine (%)

  • Anson 16.9%
  • County 15.0%
  • Maine 13.1%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Fourteen percent of people living in Anson have ever been told by a doctor or health professional that they have diabetes. Forty nine percent of people had a blood test for high sugar or diabetes within the past three years. Four percent of city residents are currently taking insulin.

Summary

Diabetics (%)

  • Anson 13.6%
  • County 11.2%
  • Maine 9.3%

Had a blood test for high blood sugar (%)

  • Anson 49.0%
  • County 45.4%
  • Maine 48.7%

People taking insulin (%)

  • Here 3.7%
  • Somerset County 3.4%
  • Maine 3.0%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Anson residents 20 years and older on average get up to urinate one time at night (from time they go to bed at night until the time they get up in the morning).

Summary

Avg. # of times urinating at night

  • Here 1.4
  • Somerset County 1.1
  • Maine 1.1

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Fifteen percent of Anson residents above the age of 40 have problems with their ability to smell, such as not being able to smell things or things not smelling the way they are supposed to. Seven percent have been having problems with their ability to taste sweet, sour, salty or bitter foods and drinks. Seventy seven percent of people above the age of 40 have ever had wisdom teeth removed. Twenty four percent have ever had their tonsils removed. Eight percent have lost consciousness because of a head injury. Seventeen percent have ever had a broken nose or other serious injury to face or skull. Forty four percent have had two or more sinus infections.

Summary

People 40+ having problems with smell (%)

  • Anson 14.7%
  • County 13.7%
  • Maine 11.5%

People 40+ having problems with taste (%)

  • Here 7.4%
  • County 5.6%
  • Maine 5.8%

People 40+ that ever had wisdom teeth removed (%)

  • Here 76.7%
  • County 70.8%
  • State 70.5%

People 40+ that ever had tonsils teeth removed (%)

  • Anson 23.5%
  • County 29.8%
  • State 33.2%

People 40+ that ever had a loss of consciousness because of a head injury (%)

  • Anson 8.1%
  • Somerset County 16.5%
  • Maine 17.7%

People 40+ that ever had a broken nose or other serious injury to face or skull (%)

  • Anson 17.1%
  • County 24.3%
  • State 23.7%

People 40+ that ever had two or more sinus infections (%)

  • Anson 43.6%
  • Somerset County 42.3%
  • State 45.1%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Sixty eight percent of people living in Anson are covered by health insurance or some other kind of health care plan.

Summary

People covered by health insurance (%)

  • Anson 68.3%
  • Somerset County 73.7%
  • Maine 77.9%

Thirty percent of people living in Anson have been ever told by a doctor or other health professional that they had hypertension (also called high blood pressure). Twenty nine percent of people take their blood pressure at home. Forty two percent of people in Anson frequently check their blood cholesterol. Twenty two percent of people have ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that their blood cholesterol level was high.

Summary

Has high blood pressure (%)

  • Here 30.2%
  • Somerset County 24.1%
  • Maine 23.6%

Checking blood pressure at home (%)

  • Here 28.8%
  • Somerset County 26.4%
  • Maine 25.7%

Frequently checking blood cholesterol (%)

  • Here 42.0%
  • Somerset County 44.5%
  • State 44.6%

Has high cholesterol level (%)

  • Here 22.3%
  • County 21.5%
  • Maine 19.7%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Thirty two percent of people living in Anson use sunscreen.

Summary

People using sunscreen (%)

  • Anson 32.1%
  • Somerset County 35.2%
  • Maine 42.2%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Thirty one percent of Anson residents 18 years old and older have usually little interest or pleasure in doing things. Thirty five percent often feel down, depressed, or hopeless. Forty six percent of people living here have trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleep too much. Sixty percent of people often feel tired or have little energy. Forty percent are bothered by poor appetite or overeating. Thirty two percent often feel badly about themselves, that they are a failure or have let themselves or their families down. Twenty three percent have trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching TV. Twenty one percent of people living here move or speak so slowly that other people could have noticed, or the opposite - being so fidgety or restless that they have been moving around a lot more than usual. Six percent have thoughts that they would be better off dead or of hurting themselves in some way.

Summary

People who have little interest in doing things (%)

  • Here 31.3%
  • County 28.0%
  • State 24.8%

People feeling down, depressed, or hopeless (%)

  • Here 34.9%
  • County 30.5%
  • State 25.6%

People who have trouble sleeping or sleeping too much (%)

  • Anson 45.9%
  • Somerset County 44.1%
  • Maine 42.0%

People feeling tired or having little energy (%)

  • Anson 59.8%
  • County 53.4%
  • State 51.6%

People with poor appetite or overeating (%)

  • Here 40.0%
  • County 28.4%
  • State 25.6%

People feeling bad about themself (%)

  • Here 31.5%
  • Somerset County 23.0%
  • Maine 20.8%

People who have trouble concentrating on things (%)

  • Here 23.2%
  • County 20.5%
  • Maine 18.6%

People moving or speaking slowly or too fast (%)

  • Anson 20.6%
  • County 16.1%
  • State 12.1%

People having thoughts they would be better off dead (%)

  • Here 6.1%
  • Somerset County 5.5%
  • State 4.0%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Anson residents on average take three prescription medicines.

Summary

Average number of prescription medicines taking

  • Here 2.9
  • County 2.3
  • Maine 2.2

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Seventy two percent of people living in Anson have at least one alcoholic drink per month. Fifteen percent of people living here do not drink alcohol at all. People living here drink alcohol 2.4 days per month on average. They have 3.7 drinks per week. On average people living here have 5 or more drinks on 19 days a year.

Summary

People drinking some alcohol every month (%)

  • Here 72.5%
  • County 79.8%
  • Maine 82.8%

People not drinking at all (%)

  • Here 14.9%
  • Somerset County 11.0%
  • Maine 9.0%

Average days/month drinking alcohol

  • Anson 2.4
  • Somerset County 4.8
  • State 5.6

Average drinks/week

  • Here 3.7
  • Somerset County 6.0
  • Maine 5.6

Average days/year people drink much

  • Anson 18.9
  • County 26.4
  • State 22.3

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Ninety seven percent of Anson residents 18 years and older have ever had vaginal, anal or oral sex. Ninety seven percent of males have ever had vaginal sex with a woman. Seventy two percent have ever performed oral sex on a woman. Thirty three percent have ever had anal sex with a woman. Ninety seven percent of females have ever had vaginal sex with a man. Eighty one percent have ever performed oral sex on a man. Forty two percent have ever had anal sex. Fifteen percent of females have ever had any kind of sex with a woman. People in Anson were 16 years old on average when they had sex for the first time. The average man in his lifetime had any kind of sex with 22 women. He has vaginal sex with 21 women. People living here were on average 24 years old when they first performed oral sex on a woman. People in Anson were 19 years old on average when they first performed oral sex on a man. They performed oral sex on average on nine men in their lifetime. Nine percent of people use protection, like a condom or dental dam, while performing oral sex. The average person in Anson has vaginal or anal sex 64 times a year. Sixty five percent have sex without using a condom. Females in Anson 18 years and older have had any kind of sex with 16 men on average. They have had 14 male vaginal sex partners in their lifetimes. Women here have on average 0.7 female sex partners in their lifetimes. Seventy eight percent of men 18 years old and older are circumcised.

Summary

People 18+ that ever had sex (vaginal, anal, or oral) (%)

  • Here 97.3%
  • Somerset County 97.5%
  • State 97.4%

Males 18+ that ever had vaginal sex with a woman (%)

  • Here 97.1%
  • County 95.5%
  • Maine 94.6%

Males 18+ that ever performed oral sex on a woman (%)

  • Here 72.2%
  • Somerset County 88.7%
  • Maine 89.0%

Males 18+ that ever had anal sex with a woman (%)

  • Here 32.8%
  • County 49.2%
  • State 46.9%

Females 18+ that ever had vaginal sex with a man (%)

  • Anson 97.3%
  • County 97.9%
  • Maine 97.7%

Females 18+ that ever performed oral sex on a man (%)

  • Anson 81.1%
  • County 85.4%
  • State 88.9%

Females 18+ that ever had anal sex with a man (%)

  • Anson 42.2%
  • Somerset County 40.4%
  • Maine 40.2%

Females 18+ that ever had any kind of sex with a woman (%)

  • Here 15.5%
  • County 12.1%
  • Maine 10.4%

Average age people first had sex

  • Here 16.2
  • Somerset County 16.6
  • State 17.0

Average number of female sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Anson 21.6
  • County 25.2
  • State 25.3

Average number of female vaginal sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Here 20.6
  • Somerset County 22.2
  • Maine 19.2

Average age people first performed oral sex on a woman (18+)

  • Anson 23.7
  • Somerset County 21.3
  • Maine 21.7

Average age people first performed oral sex on a man (18+)

  • Here 19.1
  • County 18.9
  • State 19.7

Average number of male oral sex partners in lifetime (18+)

  • Anson 9.0
  • County 11.1
  • State 5.1

People using protection when performing oral sex (%)

  • Here 8.7%
  • Somerset County 6.1%
  • State 6.2%

Average number of times people have vaginal or anal sex a year

  • Anson 63.7
  • Somerset County 66.5
  • Maine 58.5

People having sex without condom (%)

  • Here 65.5%
  • Somerset County 59.4%
  • State 57.7%

Average number of male sex partners in lifetime (females 18+)

  • Anson 16.2
  • Somerset County 12.9
  • Maine 10.6

Average number of male vaginal sex partners in lifetime (females 18+)

  • Anson 14.1
  • Somerset County 11.5
  • Maine 9.5

Average number of female sex partners in lifetime (females 18+)

  • Anson 0.7
  • County 0.6
  • State 0.4

Circumcised males 18+ (%)

  • Anson 77.8%
  • County 84.9%
  • Maine 86.4%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Thirteen percent of households in Anson use chemical products in their homes to control fleas, roaches, ants, termites or other insects. Four percent use chemical products in their lawns or gardens to kill weeds.

Summary

Households using pesticides to control insects (%)

  • Here 13.0%
  • Somerset County 9.6%
  • State 9.6%

Households using pesticides to kill weeds (%)

  • Here 4.1%
  • Somerset County 5.0%
  • Maine 4.5%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Anson residents 16 years and older usually get seven hours of sleep at night on weekdays or workdays. Forty two percent of them have trouble sleeping.

Summary

Average hours sleeping at night

  • Here 6.9
  • County 6.8
  • Maine 6.9

People that has trouble sleeping (%)

  • Anson 42.3%
  • County 34.2%
  • State 33.0%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Sixty one percent of Anson residents currently smoke cigarettes.

Summary

People smoking cigarettes (%)

  • Anson 60.6%
  • County 54.7%
  • State 46.6%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Ten percent of Anson residents' work involve vigorous-intensity activity that causes large increases in breathing or heart rate, like carrying or lifting heavy loads, digging or construction work for at least 10 minutes continuously. Twenty six percent of people do moderate-intensity activities at work that cause small increases in breathing or heart rate such as brisk walking or carrying light loads for at least 10 minutes continuously. Twenty seven percent walk or bicycle for at least 10 minutes continuously to get to and from places. Forty two percent do any moderate-intensity sports, fitness or recreational activities that cause a small increase in breathing or heart rate such as brisk walking, bicycling, swimming or golf for at least 10 minutes continuously. People living here spend six hours sitting on a typical day (this includes sitting at work, at home, getting to and from places, or with friends, including time spent sitting at a desk, traveling in a car or bus, reading, playing cards, watching television or using a computer). They usually sit and watch TV or videos for about three hours per day. They use a computer or play computer games (including Playstation, Nintendo DS, or other portable video games) outside of work or school for 1.3 hours per day.

Summary

People doing vigorous-intensity work activities (%)

  • Here 9.9%
  • Somerset County 23.0%
  • State 21.3%

People doing moderate-intensity work activities (%)

  • Here 25.8%
  • Somerset County 38.0%
  • Maine 38.4%

People walking or bicycling (%)

  • Anson 27.4%
  • Somerset County 25.2%
  • State 29.4%

People doing moderate-intensity recreational activities (%)

  • Anson 41.8%
  • Somerset County 41.9%
  • Maine 46.3%

Average hours a day doing sedentary activities

  • Here 5.8
  • County 5.9
  • Maine 6.3

Average hours a day watching TV or videos

  • Here 3.3
  • Somerset County 2.9
  • State 2.7

Average hours a day using computer

  • Anson 1.3
  • County 1.2
  • State 1.2

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Nineteen percent of Anson residents have ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that they had asthma. Six percent of people living here has anemia, sometimes called "tired blood" or "low blood". Two percent of people 16 years and older have ever been told by a doctor or other health care professional that they had psoriasis. Thirty seven percent are overweight. Forty four percent of people 60 years and older have difficulties in thinking or remembering that can make a big difference in everyday activities (this does not refer to occasionally forgetting your keys or the name of someone you recently met). This refers to things like confusion or memory loss that are happening more often or getting worse. Eighteen percent of people living in Anson have ever received a blood transfusion. Thirty one percent have trouble seeing, even when wearing glasses or contact lenses. Thirty four percent of people 20 and older have arthritis. Four percent have ever been told they had gout. Five percent have congestive heart failure. Three percent have coronary heart disease. Three percent have angina, also called angina pectoris. Five percent have ever had a heart attack, also called myocardial infarction. Seven percent have been ever told by a doctor or other health professional that they had a stroke. Four percent have ever had emphysema. Eleven percent have another thyroid problem. Seven percent have ever had chronic bronchitis. Seven percent of people had any kind of liver condition. Twelve percent have ever had cancer or a malignancy of any kind.

Summary

People with asthma (%)

  • Anson 19.5%
  • County 11.0%
  • Maine 10.4%

People with anemia (%)

  • Anson 6.4%
  • County 3.1%
  • State 3.0%

People with psoriasis (%)

  • Here 2.4%
  • County 4.2%
  • Maine 4.3%

People with overweight (%)

  • Here 36.8%
  • County 34.8%
  • Maine 34.9%

Elderly people having difficulties in thinking or remembering (%)

  • Here 44.1%
  • County 23.8%
  • Maine 18.2%

People who ever received blood transfusion (%)

  • Anson 18.4%
  • County 13.1%
  • Maine 11.9%

People having trouble seeing even with glass/contacts (%)

  • Anson 30.8%
  • County 21.1%
  • State 17.3%

People with arthritis (%)

  • Here 34.2%
  • Somerset County 28.4%
  • Maine 27.2%

People with gout (%)

  • Anson 4.2%
  • Somerset County 3.9%
  • State 4.3%

People with congestive heart failure (%)

  • Here 4.8%
  • Somerset County 3.6%
  • Maine 3.3%

People with coronary heart disease (%)

  • Here 3.3%
  • Somerset County 3.9%
  • State 3.4%

People with angina pectoris (%)

  • Here 3.5%
  • County 2.7%
  • Maine 2.4%

People who ever had heart attack (%)

  • Anson 4.8%
  • County 4.6%
  • Maine 3.9%

People who ever had stroke (%)

  • Anson 7.1%
  • County 4.7%
  • State 3.6%

People with emphysema (%)

  • Here 3.7%
  • Somerset County 3.6%
  • Maine 3.3%

People with thyroid problem (%)

  • Here 11.4%
  • Somerset County 8.1%
  • State 8.5%

People with chronic bronchitis (%)

  • Anson 7.4%
  • Somerset County 5.0%
  • Maine 3.7%

People with any liver condition (%)

  • Here 7.0%
  • Somerset County 3.1%
  • Maine 2.9%

People who ever had cancer or malignancy (%)

  • Anson 11.8%
  • Somerset County 9.5%
  • Maine 10.7%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Seventy five percent of births in Anson were vaginal deliveries. Twenty five percent of deliveries were cesarean. 99.6 percent of deliveries resulted in live births. Sixty five percent of pregnancies resulted in a delivery. Forty four percent of women breastfeed their children. Twenty six percent of women in Anson have ever had a hysterectomy, including a partial hysterectomy (that is, surgery to remove their uterus or womb). Fourteen percent had both of their ovaries removed (either when they had their uterus removed or at another time). Sixty seven percent have ever taken birth control pills for any reason. Four percent of women are currently taking birth control pills. Seventeen percent have ever used Depo-Provera or injectable birth control to prevent pregnancy. Sixteen percent have ever used female hormones such as estrogen and progesterone, including any forms of female hormones, such as pills, cream, patch and injections, but do not include birth control methods or use for infertility.

Summary

Vaginal deliveries (%)

  • Anson 74.8%
  • Somerset County 68.8%
  • State 63.6%

Cesarean deliveries (%)

  • Anson 25.2%
  • County 31.2%
  • Maine 36.4%

Deliveries resulted in a live birth (%)

  • Anson 99.6%
  • Somerset County 99.5%
  • State 99.4%

Pregnancies resulted in a delivery (%)

  • Here 64.6%
  • County 62.9%
  • Maine 58.7%

Women breastfeeding newborns (%)

  • Anson 43.8%
  • Somerset County 48.7%
  • Maine 59.1%

Women that had a hysterectomy (%)

  • Here 26.1%
  • County 25.4%
  • Maine 23.5%

Women that had both ovaries removed (%)

  • Anson 14.0%
  • Somerset County 13.7%
  • State 13.1%

Women that have ever taken birth control pills (%)

  • Anson 67.0%
  • County 73.8%
  • State 78.2%

Women taking birth control pills (%)

  • Anson 4.2%
  • Somerset County 6.7%
  • Maine 9.4%

Women that have ever used Depo-Provera or injectables (%)

  • Here 17.0%
  • County 15.6%
  • Maine 14.3%

Women that have ever used female hormones (%)

  • Anson 16.3%
  • County 19.6%
  • Maine 21.5%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

People living in Anson report their general health condition on average at 48 percent. Excluding tests they have had as part of blood donations, 40 percent of Anson residents have ever had their blood tested for the AIDS virus infection. Six percent of people living in Anson are left-handed.

Summary

General health condition (%)

  • Here 48.3%
  • Somerset County 54.7%
  • Maine 58.2%

Has blood ever tested for HIV virus (%)

  • Anson 39.9%
  • Somerset County 36.7%
  • State 39.4%

Left-handed people (%)

  • Anson 6.0%
  • Somerset County 8.5%
  • Maine 8.7%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

People in Anson spend $366 per month on average on food for their families at supermarkets or grocery stores. This is 35 percent of their income. The average family in Anson spends $48 on food at other stores monthly. This is four percent of their income. They spend $84 on eating out, including cafeterias at work or at school or on vending machines. This is six percent of their income. They also spend $14 monthly on carried out or delivered food. This is one percent of their income.

Summary

Money monthly spent on food at supermarket/grocery store

  • Anson $366
  • County $354
  • Maine $362

Income spent on food at supermarket/grocery store (%)

  • Anson 34.9%
  • County 26.0%
  • State 21.4%

Money monthly spent on food at other stores

  • Here $48
  • Somerset County $64
  • Maine $71

Income spent on food at other stores (%)

  • Anson 3.7%
  • Somerset County 4.4%
  • Maine 3.9%

Money monthly spent on eating out

  • Anson $84
  • Somerset County $117
  • State $159

Income spent on eating out (%)

  • Anson 5.6%
  • Somerset County 6.1%
  • State 7.2%

Money monthly spent on carryout/delivered foods

  • Here $14
  • County $20
  • State $26

Income spent on carryout/delivered foods (%)

  • Anson 1.2%
  • Somerset County 1.1%
  • Maine 1.2%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

People living in Anson report their general condition of hearing on average at 76 percent. Seventy four percent of them can usually hear and understand, without the use of a hearing aid or any other listening devices, what a person says without seeing his or her face if that person whispers to them from across a quiet room. Ninety three percent of people can hear a normal voice across a quiet room. Twenty nine percent of Anson population have been bothered by ringing, roaring or buzzing in their ears or head. Twenty eight percent of people living here have ever had a job where they were exposed to loud sounds or noise. Loud means so loud that they must speak in a raised voice to be heard. Ten percent of people in Anson had off-work exposure to loud noise.

Summary

Average condition of hearing (%)

  • Here 75.7%
  • County 76.5%
  • Maine 78.7%

People that can hear a whisper from across a quiet room (%)

  • Here 73.6%
  • County 74.8%
  • Maine 78.5%

People that can hear normal voice from across a quiet room (%)

  • Here 92.5%
  • County 93.3%
  • State 94.9%

Ears ringing, roaring, buzzing (%)

  • Anson 29.4%
  • County 24.4%
  • State 20.5%

Had a job exposure to loud noise (%)

  • Here 28.1%
  • County 47.0%
  • Maine 41.8%

Had off-work exposure to loud noise (%)

  • Here 9.7%
  • County 15.8%
  • Maine 15.8%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Twenty four percent of Anson residents 40 and older take a low-dose aspirin each day to prevent heart attacks, strokes or cancer.

Summary

Adults 40+ taking low-dose aspirin (%)

  • Here 23.7%
  • Somerset County 27.0%
  • Maine 26.7%

Thirty four percent of Anson residents 20 or older have limitations caused by a long-term physical, mental or emotional problems or illnesses keeping them from working at a job or business. Thirty nine percent are limited in the kind or amount of work they can do because of physical, mental or emotional problems. Nineteen percent have difficulty walking without using any special equipment. Eighteen percent are limited in any way because of difficulty remembering or because they experience periods of confusion. Fourteen percent of people here have health problems that require them to use special equipment, such as a cane, wheelchair, special bed or special telephone.

Summary

People having limitations keeping them from working (%)

  • Anson 34.1%
  • County 22.0%
  • Maine 17.2%

People limited in amount of work they can do (%)

  • Anson 39.4%
  • Somerset County 28.9%
  • State 24.0%

People that need special equipment to walk (%)

  • Anson 19.1%
  • Somerset County 11.2%
  • State 8.7%

People experiencing confusion/memory problems (%)

  • Here 17.8%
  • County 11.6%
  • State 8.9%

People requiring special healthcare equipment (%)

  • Here 14.3%
  • County 9.2%
  • State 7.7%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

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