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For the most up to date local data visit Santa Cruz County's COVID-19 web page
 
Local Resource: UndocuFund Data
 
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This index considers trends in reported COVID-19 cases and deaths as well as clinical factors and social determinants of health to anticipate future risk of widespread severe illness due to COVID-19. The index can be used in ongoing prevention efforts to minimize future deaths and hospitalizations due to the disease. 
 
 

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Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.

Compared to Distribution

an indicator guage with the arrow in the green the value is in the best half of communities.

an indicator guage with the arrow in the yellow the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.

an indicator guage with the arrow in the red the value is in the worst quarter of communities.

Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

green diamond with downward arrow inside it lower than the comparison value; red diamond with downward arrow inside it higher than the comparison value; blue diamond with downward arrow inside it not statistically different from comparison value.

Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

green triangle with upward trending arrow inside it higher than the previous measurement period; green triangle with downward trending arrow inside it lower than the previous measurement period; blue equals sign no statistically different change  from previous measurement period.

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Health / Diabetes

Health / Diabetes

Health / Diabetes

County: Santa Cruz

Value
Compared to:

Health / Diabetes

County: Santa Cruz

Value
Compared to:

County: Santa Cruz Adults with Diabetes

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Adults with Diabetes

10.2%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 10.2% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 11.9%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (10.7%), Santa Cruz has a value of 10.2% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(10.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (11.5%), Santa Cruz has a value of 10.2% which is lower and better.
US Value
(11.5% in 2022)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (10.2%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (7.8%).
Prior Value
(7.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Respiratory Diseases

Health / Respiratory Diseases

Health / Respiratory Diseases

County: Santa Cruz

Value
Compared to:

Health / Respiratory Diseases

County: Santa Cruz

Value
Compared to:

County: Santa Cruz Adults with Asthma

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Adults with Asthma

17.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 17.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 20.5%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (17.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 17.7% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(17.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (15.7%), Santa Cruz has a value of 17.7% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(15.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (17.7%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (17.2%).
Prior Value
(17.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Tobacco Use

Health / Tobacco Use

Health / Tobacco Use

County: Santa Cruz

Value
Compared to:

Health / Tobacco Use

County: Santa Cruz

Value
Compared to:

County: Santa Cruz Adults who Smoke

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Adults who Smoke

2.1%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 2.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.5%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (6.1%), Santa Cruz has a value of 2.1% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(6.1%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (14.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 2.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(14.0% in 2022)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (2.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (2.1%).
Prior Value
(2.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (6.1%), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(6.1%)
<div>TU-02: Reduce current cigarette smoking in adults <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>

Health / Weight Status

Health / Weight Status

Health / Weight Status

County: Santa Cruz

Value
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Health / Weight Status

County: Santa Cruz

Value
Compared to:

County: Santa Cruz Adults Who Are Obese

Current Value:

County: Santa Cruz Adults Who Are Obese

20.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 20.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 32.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 38.8%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (28.8%), Santa Cruz has a value of 20.3% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(28.8%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (33.6%), Santa Cruz has a value of 20.3% which is lower and better.
US Value
(33.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (20.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (25.8%).
Prior Value
(25.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
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