The concentration of fine particulate matter, the deadliest type of air pollutant, in Highbridge and Concourse is , more than the city average. Fifteen percent of Highbridge and Concourse residents are smokers, which is higher than the city average of 14% of residents being smokers. In Highbridge and Concourse, 34% of residents are obese, 17% are diabetic, and 42% have high blood pressure—compared to the citywide averages of 24%, 11%, and 28% respectively. In addition, 23% of children are obese, compared to the citywide average of 20%.