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Health Conditions
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Lyme Disease
What are the risk factors?
Risk factors are characteristics that predispose a person to develop a condition. Risk factors for contracting Lyme disease are:
- Location - Some states have a higher incidence of Lyme disease than others. The 10 states that have the most reported cases of Lyme Disease yearly include New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Maryland, Delaware, New Hampshire, and Maine. Increased risk in these areas can be attributed to a greater amount of wooded areas and a larger quantity of deer.
- Outdoor Activity - Spending a lot of time in wooded areas or areas with tall brush where ticks can be found put you at higher risk of a tick bite. Camping, fishing, and hunting in areas where ticks are found can also increase your risk.
- Pets- Pets can carry ticks indoors which will increase your risk for Lyme disease.
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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What are the risk factors?
