The concentration of fine particulate matter, the deadliest type of air pollutant, in College Point and Flushing is , less than the city average. Thirteen percent of College Point and Flushing residents are smokers, which is lower than the city average of 14% of residents being smokers. In College Point and Flushing, 13% of residents are obese, 8% are diabetic, and 22% have high blood pressure—compared to the citywide averages of 22%, 8%, and 23% respectively. In addition, 15% of children are obese, compared to the citywide average of 20%.