Health Status
This category includes data on births, deaths, childhood and adult immunizations, smoking and overweight/obesity rates, mental health, and various diseases. Data and information related to HIV/AIDS can be found in the HIV/AIDS category.
Select a subcategory on the left to see how the indicators compare across the states. Results will be shown as a table, map, or trend graph as available.
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Health Status Indicators
Births
- Number of Births
- Number of Births per 1,000
- Number of Live Births by Race/Ethnicity
- Live Births by Hispanic Origin of Mother
- Teen Birth Rate per 1,000 Population Ages 15-19
- Percentage Change in Teen Birth Rate
- Number of Preterm Births
- Preterm Births as a Percent of All Births by Race/Ethnicity
- Number of Births of Low Birthweight
- Births of Low Birthweight as a Percent of All Births by Race/Ethnicity
Infants
Children
- Percent of Children (10-17) who are Overweight or Obese
- Percent of Children (2-17) with Emotional, Developmental, or Behavioral Problems that Received Mental Health Care
- Percent of Children (0-17) Who had Both a Medical and Dental Preventive Care Visit in the Past 12 Months
- Percent of Children (ages 1-17) with Oral Health Problems
Childhood Immunizations
Adult Immunizations
Deaths
Life Expectancy
Child Deaths
Cancer
- Age-Adjusted Invasive Cancer Incidence Rate per 100,000 Population
- Age-Adjusted Invasive Cancer Incidence Rate per 100,000 Population by Gender
- Age-Adjusted Cancer Incidence Rate per 100,000 Population by Race/Ethnicity
- Number of Cancer Deaths per 100,000 Population
- Number of Cancer Deaths per 100,000 Population by Gender
- Number of Cancer Deaths per 100,000 Population by Race/Ethnicity
Diabetes
- Percent of Adults Who Have Ever Been Told by a Doctor that They Have Diabetes
- Total Number of Adults with Diagnosed Diabetes by Age Group
- Number of Diabetes Deaths per 100,000 Population
- Number of Diabetes Deaths per 100,000 Population by Gender
- Number of Diabetes Deaths per 100,000 Population by Race/Ethnicity
Heart Disease
Smoking
- Percent of Adults Who Smoke
- Percent of Adults who Smoke by Gender
- Percent of Adults who Smoke by Race/Ethnicity
- Percent of Smokers who Attempt to Quit Smoking
- Percent of Smokers who Attempt to Quit Smoking by Gender
- State Medicaid Program Coverage of Tobacco Dependence Treatments by Type of Coverage
- State Smoking Restrictions for Worksites, Restaurants, and Bars
Asthma
Obesity
Physical Activity
Mental Health
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Oral Health
Deaths due to Firearms
Firearms and Children
Disability
Influenza and Pneumonia
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Medicaid Benefits
This data collection reflects Medicaid benefits covered in each state, limitations applied to those benefits, cost-sharing charges, and the reimbursement methodologies used for those benefits as of October 1, 2010. Data for four additional points in time (January 1, 2003, October 1, 2004, October 1, 2006, and October 1, 2008.) are also available. In general, the data presented here represents a state’s policies applicable to adult Medicaid beneficiaries receiving care on a “fee for service” basis.
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Medicare Health and Prescription Drug Plans
This data collection covers private plans participating in the Medicare Advantage program and the Medicare prescription drug program.
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