Choose a topic:
Senior ReportCOVID-19Annual ReportHealth of Women and ChildrenHealth DisparitiesHealth of Those Who Have ServedHealth of Women Who Have Served
Measures:
Food Insecurity
Population:
General
State:
TN
Edition Year:
2021
Download DataTN State Summary
State Findings: Tennessee, 2021, 2021 Health Of Women And Children
Strengths
  • Low prevalence of illicit drug use among youth
  • Low prevalence of depression among children
  • High prevalence of exercise among women
Challenges
  • Low WIC coverage among eligible children ages 1-4
  • High mortality rate among women ages 20-44
  • High prevalence of multiple chronic conditions among women
Highlights
  • Poverty decreased 11% from 19.0% to 16.9% of women ages 18-44 between 2018 and 2019
  • Teen births decreased 32% from 34.8 to 23.7 births per 1,000 females ages 15-19 between 2013 and 2019
  • Excessive drinking increased 61% from 11.3% to 18.2% of women ages 18-44 between 2014-2015 and 2018-2019
  • Drug deaths increased 33% from 23.6 to 31.4 deaths per 100,000 women ages 20-44 between 2014-2016 and 2017-2019
© 2022 Copyright United Health Foundation. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use

Please tell us a little more about you

We appreciate you taking the time to help America’s Health Rankings better understand our audiences. Your feedback will allow us to optimize our website and provide you with additional resources in the future. Thank you.

Please select one option which best describes your profession or field of expertise

Journalist or media professional
Health Policy Professional
Public health professional (state, local, or community level)
Health care provider or administrator
Member of an advocacy group or trade organization
Academic, student, or researcher
Government administrator, legislator, or staffer
Concerned citizen
Other
Don't show me this again
Please take a quick survey.