Health - Physical Health & Access to Care

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Health - Physical Health & Access to Care

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What We Measured:

Disease & Mortality Rates

Cancer Incidence & Mortality
Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Mortality
Diabetes
Lung Cancer Incidence & Mortality
Mortality
Overweight and Obesity
Physical Exercise
Unintentional Injury Mortality (including motor vehicle deaths)

Children's Health

Gender-Related Health Issues

Men's Health (prostate cancer, cancer screenings)
Prenatal Care
Teen Fertility Rates
Women's Health (breast, cervical, uterine cancer incidence and mortality)

Highlights:

Disease & Mortality Rates

In Larimer County, cancer incidence rates and cancer mortality rates have generally been declining over the past decade. (Cancer Incidence & Mortality)
From 2001 to 2010, cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality rates declined in Colorado and Larimer County and were below national rates. Males over the age of 75 have the highest CVC mortality rates, while females over 75 have the highest number of total deaths due to CVD. (Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Mortality)
In the last 8 years, neither Colorado nor Larimer County has met the Healthy People 2010 objective of limiting the percentage of residents diagnosed with diabetes to 2.5%. (Diabetes)
In 2010, 63.2% of residents surveyed in Larimer County met the recommended physical activity levels suggested by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. In addition, more men than women met the recommended activity guidelines. (Physical Exercise)
From 2001 to 2010, lung cancer mortality rates in Colorado and Larimer County have been below the Healthy People 2010 Objective of 44.9 deaths per 100,000. (Lung Cancer Incidence & Mortality)
Both Colorado and Larimer County have lower (better) mortality rates than the nation. In 2010, cancer and heart disease were the leading causes of death in Larimer County. (Mortality)
More than half (53.2%) of all Larimer County adults are considered overweight or obese according to the 2009-2010 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey for Larimer County. (Overweight and Obesity)
In Larimer County, mortality rates due to unintentional injuries (accidents) increased 17% from 2001 (28.6) to 2010 (33.5) and fell significantly short of the Healthy People 2010 goal of 17.5. Injuries that most commonly resulted in death include poisoning and falls. Groups that were most affected include those 75 and older and males. (Unintentional Injury Mortality )

Children's Health

From 2005 to 2009, the most prevalent birth defects among Larimer County infants included heart defects, genital/urinary defects, and muscular/skeletal defects. (Birth Defects)
In 8 of the last 10 years, the infant mortality rate (IMR) in Larimer County has been less than or equal to the state's IMR. (Infant Mortality)
In 2010, Larimer County had 271 low birthweight babies (5.8 lbs or less) and 37 very low birthweight babies (3.4 lbs or less). Larimer County had consistently lower percentages of low birthweight babies than Colorado and the nation. (Low Birthweight Babies)

Gender-Related Health Issues

In 2010, the top three causes of death for women in Larimer County were cancer, heart disease, and stroke. (Women's Health)
In 2010, the top three leading causes of death in Larimer County men were cancer, heart disease, and accidents. (Men's Health)
From 2001 through 2010, the rate of first trimester prenatal care received by mothers in Larimer County was generally higher than in Colorado. In 2010, the Healthy People 2010 objective of 90% was not met by either Larimer County (86.2%) or Colorado (77.6%). (Prenatal Care)
From 2002 to 2010, Larimer County births to mothers aged 15-17, ranged from a low of 55 (2003) to a high of 92 births (2005). Hispanic teen fertility rates continue to be significantly higher than non-Hispanic rates. (Teen Fertility Rates)

Related Studies:

F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America's Future (July 2011) - this report, from the Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnston Foundation, examines how the country's obesity epidemic has grown over the past two decades.
Colorado Household Survey Issue Brief: A Profile of Colorado's Uninsured Population [pdf], according to this survey, initiated in November 2008, an estimated 14% of Coloradoans were uninsured at the time of the survey, but 20% had been without health insurance at some point during the previous 12 months.
Barely Hanging On: Middle Class and Uninsured (March 2010) [pdf], takes a look at who is uninsured and how health insurance coverage and cost have changed since 2000.
Cancer Statistics 2011. [pdf] - this annual report, issued by the American Cancer Society, estimates that nearly 1.6 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in 2011.
Cancer Prevention & Early Detection Facts & Figures 2011 [pdf], this annual report from the American Cancer Society reports that much of the suffering caused by cancer could be prevented by reducing tobacco use, improving nutrition, losing weight, and being more physically active.
The State of Children and Youth in Larimer County (July 2009) [pdf], this report, prepared by Healthier Communities Coalition of Larimer County, offers a snapshot of how children and youth in Larimer County are doing at the beginning of the 21^st century.
Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2008 (September 2009) [pdf], this report presents data on income, poverty, and health insurance coverage based on information collected in the 2009 Annual Social and Economic Supplements (ASEC) to the Current Population Survey (CPS) conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau.
The Colorado Health Report Card (2010) [pdf] - Colorado's overall health grades haven't changed much since the first report card was published in 2006. Only the Healthy Aging grade changed from the previous year, moving from a B+ to an A-.
The Blue Ribbon Commission for Health Care Reform's Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly (January 31, 2008) [pdf] - this report provides recommendations for reducing the number of Coloradoans without health insurance and offers a vision for health care reform.
America's Health Rankings presents yearly assessments of the relative healthiness of the nation, including individual analysis of each state. (United Health Foundation in partnership with the American Public Health Association & Partnership for Prevention)
Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 - this report, published jointly every five years by the Department of Health and Human Services & the Department of Agriculture, provides advice on good dietary habits and serves as the basis for Federal food and nutrition education programs.
Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities in 2010 [pdf] projects traffic fatalities for 2010.
State Programs in Action: Exemplary Work to Prevent Chronic Disease and Promote Health [pdf] - this Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) report highlights innovative state programs that promote healthy lifestyles. Two Colorado programs, colorectal cancer screening and oral health, are highlighted.
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment:
- The Colorado Health Information Dataset (COHID) is a combined effort of local and state public health agencies. Its purpose is to provide health and environmental data for review and analysis. Using internet-based technologies, users may query and summarize from a variety of datasets.
- Year 2010 Health Objectives for the Nation: County Summary of Colorado Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Data for 2001-Larimer County
- Maternal and Child Health Profile - Larimer County [pdf]
"Untangling the Web-How to Find Useful Nutrition and Health Information Online" by the Center for Science in the Public Interest

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