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Optimal physical, mental, social, emotional, behavioral, and spiritual health across the lifespan

Impact 4: Optimal Health Status

Birth Outcomes
Indicators

Preterm Births

Babies born premature are likely to require specialized medical care, and oftentimes must stay in intensive care nurseries. While there have been many medical advances enabling premature infants to survive, there is still risk of infant death or long-term disability.
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Preterm Births

Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (7.8%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (7.2%). Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (7.8%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (7.2%).
(Compared to Prior Value)
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly. Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
(Compared to Trend over Time)
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 7.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.4%. Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 7.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.4%.
(Compared to CA Counties)
Compared to the CA Value (9.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 7.8% which is lower and better. Compared to the CA Value (9.0%), Santa Cruz has a value of 7.8% which is lower and better.
(Compared to CA State Value)

County: Santa Cruz

Indicators

Babies with Low Birth Weight

Babies born with low birth weight are more likely than babies of normal weight to have health problems and require specialized medical care in the neonatal intensive care unit. Low birth weight is typically caused by premature birth and fetal growth restriction, both of which are influenced by a mother's health and genetics. 
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Babies with Low Birthweight

Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (6.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (5.6%). Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (6.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (5.6%).
(Compared to Prior Value)
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly. Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
(Compared to Trend over Time)
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 6.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.5%. Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 6.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.5%.
(Compared to CA Counties)
Compared to the CA Value (7.2%), Santa Cruz has a value of 6.1% which is lower and better. Compared to the CA Value (7.2%), Santa Cruz has a value of 6.1% which is lower and better.
(Compared to CA State Value)

County: Santa Cruz

 
Santa Cruz