Socio Economic Profile 2008 - Navotas City

4. Labor Force (as of April 2003)
Year 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
Labor population
(above13 yrs. old)
177,000 175,250 171,500 169,250 165,250
Labor Force Population 118,000 114,750 107,000 106,750 100,000
Employed Population 91,000 90,500 83,250 83,000 80,250
Unemployed Population 27,000 24,250 23,750 23,750 19,750
Employment Rate 77.12% 78.90% 77.80% 77.75% 80.25%
Unemployment Rate 22.88% 21.10% 22.20% 22.25% 19.75%
Source: National Statistics Office
5. Health
The health sector provides a general picture of the health condition of the residents of Navotas. It has
implications in the productivity of the labor force and demand for health facilities and space.
a. Health Indicator
1. Morbidity Rate
Leading causes of morbidity in Navotas are illnesses of the respiratory and digestive system, as
well as skin diseases. This may be attributed to the pollution in the environment and water source.
2007 Leading Causes of Morbidity
All Ages
Causes
Number
1. Acute Respiratory Infection 9,457
2. Acute Gastroenteritis 1,566
3. Influenza 1,453
4. Skin Lesion – all kinds 1,427
5. Bronchitis 1,387
6. Avitaminosis 1,202
7. Parasitism 1,051
8. Rhinitis 955
9. Infected Wound 774
10. Urinary Tract Infection 769
Source: Navotas City Health Office
Causes
Number
Adult
1. Acute Respiratory Infection 2,215
2. Hypertension 633
3. Pulmonary Tuberculosis 579
4. Urinary Tract Infection 534
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