comparison research essay

Measures ​Madison, Wisconsin New Orleans, Louisiana

Health Outcome (Hypertension)

22.1% of Madison's adults reported having high blood pressure, compared to an average of 29.6% across other cities

38.7% of New Orleans's adults reported having high blood pressure, compared to an average of 29.6% across

Prevention (Annual checkup) There is a 63.3 Crude Prevalence percental for annual checkups for Madison’s residents.

38.7% of New Orleans's adults reported having high blood pressure, compared to an average of 29.6% across

Unhealthy Behavior (Binge Drinking)

27.6% of Madison's adults reported binge drinking, compared to an average of 18.1% across the Dashboard cities.

New Orleans has a 20.9% binge-drinking rate.

Social/economic Factor (High School Graduation rates)

87.4% of Madison's public school students graduated high school on time,

70.8% of New Orleans's public school students graduated high school on time,

Social/economic Factor (Income Inequality)

Madison had an income inequality score of -0.3

New Orleans had an income inequality score of -21.8

Environmental Factor (Walkability)

Madison had a walkability score of 48.3,

New Orleans had a walkability score of 58.9,

Environmental Factor (Access to healthy Foods)

64.3% of Madison's residents had limited access to healthy food,

49.5% of New Orleans's residents had limited access to healthy food

There are many differences that different cities face based on many social, economical,

and environmental factors. During my research about Madison, Wisconsin, and New Orleans,

Louisiana it showed that Madison is dominated by whites, and Orleans is dominated by Blacks.

New Orleans has worse health outcomes, less likely to visit a doctor for their annual check-up,

and have a lower high school graduation rate. New Orleans residences also have limited access

to healthy food. All these living conditions are known to effects one’s health outcome and the

environment. In Madison, they have a lower rate of hypertension among their residences, more

likely to do their annual check-up exam, they have a higher high school graduation rate and

more access to healthier food. I believe since residences of Madison city are white privileged

individuals that were able to get an education, it gives them a head start in life and offering great

opportunities.