The concentration of fine particulate matter, the deadliest type of air pollutant, in Norwood and Bedford Park is , more than the city average. Twelve percent of Norwood and Bedford Park residents are smokers, which is lower than the city average of 14% of residents being smokers. In Norwood and Bedford Park, 33% of residents are obese, 19% are diabetic, and 35% have high blood pressure—compared to the citywide averages of 24%, 11%, and 28% respectively. In addition, 25% of children are obese, compared to the citywide average of 20%.