Health in Chicago, Illinois
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There are 255 physicians per 100,000 population in Chicago, IL. The US average is 221.
Chicago, IL Health Index
Air quality in Chicago, IL is 7 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 Chicago, IL is 31 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.
Chicago Health SperlingViews
The worst place I ever lived: Although there are a few wonderful people that I have met here, for the most part that is the exception. Often the people are rude, and really rude. Accidents abound... (read more)re: Chicago & surrounding suburbs - 1/25/2011: Martina,
I am not into blogging discussions that go south. I am a fan of education and research. I hope all is well in Cali, and the Statisticians are wrong. Good... (read more)re: Chicago & surrounding suburbs - 1/25/2011: I totally agreee w/ everything you say. i wish I never moved here and am looking to et out ASAP. Oh, I'm on Prednisone and antibiotis for my asthmatic bronchitis and... (read more)Have an opinion about Chicago? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Chicago Click Here
