The concentration of fine particulate matter, the deadliest type of air pollutant, in Hollis and Jamaica is , less than the city average. Eight percent of Hollis and Jamaica residents are smokers, which is lower than the city average of 14% of residents being smokers. In Hollis and Jamaica, 30% of residents are obese, 16% are diabetic, and 37% have high blood pressure—compared to the citywide averages of 22%, 8%, and 23% respectively. In addition, 23% of children are obese, compared to the citywide average of 20%.