Align Arapahoe Performance Dashboard

19.84 deaths per 100,000 in 2021.

The goal for the fall death rate is to remain below the target – exceeding the target would signify more deaths from falling. Therefore, exceeding the target in 2021 places this component in the red, contributing 0 points to the overall measure score. This is the third year in a row the death rate from falls has increased; however, as a population ages, increased deaths due to falls are not unexpected.

13.55% of adults who smoke cigarettes.

The goal for the smoking rate is to remain below the target – exceeding the target would signify more smoking across the County. The percentage of people Arapahoe County who report smoking decreased from 12.27% to 11.78% in 2020. By remaining below target, this component receives a green status, contributing 1 point to the overall measure score.

12.42 teens per 1,000 who gave birth

The goal for the teen birth rate is to remain below the target – exceeding the target would signify additional births to teen mothers. This component stayed below its target, receiving a green status and contributing 1 point to the overall measure score.

12.56% of adults without health insurance  

The goal for the percentage of adults without health insurance to remain below the target – exceeding the target would signify more adults across the County without insurance. Unfortunately, this measure component received a red status after continuing to exceed its target for the fourth year in a row. 

22.90%

The goal for the percentage of adolescents who vape to remain below the target – exceeding the target would signify more teens using vape products across the County. The percentage of adolescents vaping decreased significantly from 2020 to 2021 dropping to 15.90% which is well below the target of 22.90%. This measure component therefore receives a green status.