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COVID-19
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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.
Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value; higher than the comparison value; not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; significant change over time; no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period; lower than the previous measurement period; no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Health / Diabetes
Health / Diabetes
County: Santa Cruz
Value
Compared to:
County: Santa Cruz Adults with Diabetes
County: Santa Cruz Adults with Diabetes
10.2%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(10.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
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
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.
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
County: Santa Cruz
Value
Compared to:
County: Santa Cruz Adults with Asthma
County: Santa Cruz Adults with Asthma
17.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(17.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
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
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.
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
County: Santa Cruz
Value
Compared to:
County: Santa Cruz Adults who Smoke
County: Santa Cruz Adults who Smoke
2.1%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(6.1%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
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
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.
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.
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
County: Santa Cruz
Value
Compared to:
County: Santa Cruz Adults Who Are Obese
County: Santa Cruz Adults Who Are Obese
20.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(28.8%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
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
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.
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.