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There are 199 physicians per 100,000 population in Phoenix, AZ. The US average is 221.
Phoenix, AZ Health Index
Air quality in Phoenix, AZ is 14 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Phoenix, AZ is 65 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 10 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Phoenix Health SperlingViews
re: Bad air. - 6/24/2009: That is because Phoenix is now the second most polluted city in the nation out of 350, according to the American Lung... (read more)re: Bad air. - 6/24/2009: I've lived here since 1977 and am experiencing similar breathing issues, especially the last 10 years. I usually feel much healthier and can breadth easier almost... (read more)Polution: This is a great place to live and work exept for the horrible... (read more)Have an opinion about Phoenix? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Phoenix Click Here
