Alaska

Highlights

• Since 2012, smoking decreased 17% from 22.9% to 19.1% of adults
• Since 2011, high school graduation increased 13% from 69.1% to 78.2% of students
• In the past five years, violent crime increased 47% from 603 to 885 offenses per 100,000 population
• Since 1993, low birthweight increased 29% from 4.8% to 6.2% of live births
• In the past year, diabetes increased 19% from 7.4% to 8.8% of adults
• Since 2012, frequent mental distress increased 21% from 9.1% to 11.0% of adults