The concentration of fine particulate matter, the deadliest type of air pollutant, in Community District 12 is , lower than the citywide and boroughwide averages. Ten percent of Community District 12 residents are smokers, which is lower the city average of 14% of residents being smokers. In Community District 12, 15% of residents are obese, 9% are diabetic, and 27% have high blood pressure—compared to the citywide averages of 24%, 11%, and 28% respectively. In addition, 17% of children are obese, compared to the citywide average of 20%.