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Physical Health Contributing Measures

These measures reflect data as of Q4-23.

Physical Health Contributing Measures

These measures reflect data as of Q4-23.

Fall Death Rate

Adults who died due to falling per 100,000 persons.

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.

Smoking Percentage

Percent of adults who smoke cigarettes.

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.

Teen Pregnancy Rate

Teenagers who gave birth per 1,000 persons.

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.

Percent of Adults without Insurance

Percent of adults without insurance.

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. 

Percent of Adolescents Vaping

Percentage of teens who use electronic cigarettes.

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.

Legend: Meeting or exceeding target | Close to target | Below target | Data Pending

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