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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.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Uncontrolled Diabetes
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Measurement Period: 2019-2021
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This indicator shows the age-adjusted emergency room visit rate due to uncontrolled diabetes per 10,000 population aged 18 years and older. Cases include a primary diagnosis of uncontrolled diabetes. Uncontrolled diabetes is a non-specific diagnosis, which indicates that the patient's blood sugar level is not kept within acceptable levels by his or her current treatment routine. Cases of gestational diabetes, cases with mention of short-term complications, and cases with mention of long-term complications are excluded.
Why is this important?
The prevalence of diagnosed type 2 diabetes increased sixfold in the latter half of the last century according to the CDC. Diabetes risk factors such as obesity and physical inactivity have played a major role in this dramatic increase. Age, race, and ethnicity are also important risk factors. The CDC estimates the direct economic cost of diabetes in the United States to be about $100 billion per year. This figure does not take into account the indirect economic costs attributable to potential work time lost to diabetes- related illness or premature death. In response to this public health challenge, Healthy People 2020 has identified goals that aim to "reduce the disease and economic burden of diabetes, and improve the quality of life for all persons who have or are at risk for diabetes." Goals include improved diabetes education, improved compliance with recommended care and screening procedures, and reduced rates of serious complications such as foot ulcers, amputation, and death.
ER visits per 10,000 population 18+ years
| Zip Code | Source | Measurement Period | ER visits per 10,000 population 18+ years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
There are 8 Zip Code values. The lowest value is 6.1, and the highest value is 24.4.
Half of the values are between 9.3 and 20.2.
The middle (median) value is 16.6.
Data Source
- California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Health / Diabetes, Clinical Care, Adults