The health of Dover Beaches South, NJ is a priority for locals in the area. The town offers residents access to a variety of local hospitals and medical facilities, providing healthcare options that cater to all needs. Whether it’s emergency care, preventive services or long-term care, Dover Beaches South has something for everyone. The medical staff at these facilities are dedicated to providing quality care and helping patients make informed decisions about their healthcare. In addition to local hospitals and medical facilities, Dover Beaches South also provides educational resources for those interested in learning more about the health of their community. Residents can attend lectures and seminars related to nutrition, exercise, wellness and more. Through these educational opportunities, residents become more knowledgeable about health topics relevant to them and their families.
The health of a city has many different factors. It can refer to air quality, water quality, risk of getting respiratory disease or cancer. The people you live around can also affect your health as some places have lower or higher rates of physical activity, increased alcohol intake, smoking, obesity, and cancer rates.
Physicians per Capita
There are 139 physicians per 100,000 population in Dover Beaches South. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Dover Beaches South area is 95.8 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
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Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Dover Beaches South area is 1 (100=best). The US average is 55.
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Note that this is a measure of Watershed quality, not the water that comes from your faucet. The EPA has stated that a healthy watershed is closely related to drinking water quality. The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators such as pH, chemicals, metals, and bacteria.
Superfund Index
The annual BestPlaces Superfund Index for the Dover Beaches South area is 75 (100=best). The US average is 87.
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The EPA's Superfund program is responsible for cleaning up some of our nation's most contaminated land. Our index is based on the number of active Superfund sites (over 15,000 in the United States), with particular attention paid to those on the National Priorities List which pose the greatest health danger.
Quick Facts
Commuting can effect your health. The average person in Dover Beaches South commutes 30.7 minutes one-way, which is longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the Dover Beaches South area is 75 (100=best). The US average is 58.
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This is based on new measures of hazardous air pollutants from the EPA, called the National Air Toxics Assessment. This analysis models respiratory illness and cancer risk down to the zip code level, providing better detail and insight than the previous analysis based solely on results from air monitoring stations.