The concentration of fine particulate matter, the deadliest type of air pollutant, in Melrose and Mott Haven is , more than the city average. Fifteen percent of Melrose and Mott Haven residents are smokers, which is higher than the city average of 14% of residents being smokers. In Melrose and Mott Haven, 42% of residents are obese, 20% are diabetic, and 38% have high blood pressure—compared to the citywide averages of 24%, 11%, and 28% respectively. In addition, 24% of children are obese, compared to the citywide average of 20%.