Global References
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in city. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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in state. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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population. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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stroke among adults. Lower values are better. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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adults who sleep less than 7 hours. Lower values are better. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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adults with physical health not good for at least 14 days. Lower values are better. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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adult obesity. Lower values are better. The estimate of $92,235 per person for the lifetime societal and public-health cost of obesity is reported in this article. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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adults with mental health not good for at least 14 days. Lower values are better. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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adults with no leisure-time physical activity. Lower values are better. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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chronic kidney disease among adults. Lower values are better. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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high-cholesterol among adults who have been screened in the past 5 years. Lower values are better. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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diagnosed diabetes among adults. Lower values are better. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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adults who visit a dentist or dental clinic. Higher values are better. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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current smoking among adults. Lower values are better. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Lower values are better. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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cholesterol screening among adults. Higher values are better. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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adults who visit a doctor for routine checkup within the past year. Higher values are better. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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coronary heart disease among adults. Lower values are better. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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current asthma among adults. Lower values are better. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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cancer (excluding skin cancer) among adults. Lower values are better. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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adults with high blood pressure who take medicine for its control. Higher values are better. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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high blood pressure among adults. Lower values are better. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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binge drinking among adults. Lower values are better. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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arthritis among adults. Lower values are better. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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lack of current health insurance among adults aged 18-64. Lower values are better. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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pap smear use among adult women aged 21-65. Higher values are better. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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fecal occult blood test sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy among adults aged 50-75. Higher values are better. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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mammography use among women aged 50-74. Higher values are better. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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adults 65 or older who lost all their teeth. Lower values are better. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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men 65 or older who are up to date on a core set of clinical preventive services. Higher values are better. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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women 65 or older who are up to date on a core set of clinical preventive services. Higher values are better. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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latitude. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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longitude. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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within 2 miles. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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within 5 miles. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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within 10 miles. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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are better than the behavior-relevant statewide averages in. Bigger sets are better. The average statewide value of obesity (adult obesity) is 24.9%, so better is below that. The average statewide value of smoking (current smoking among adults) is 13.96%, so better is below that. The average statewide value of binge drinking (binge drinking among adults) is 17.38%, so better is below that. The average statewide value of sleep deprivation (adults who sleep less than 7 hours) is 35.43%, so better is below that. The average statewide value of lack of exercise (adults with no leisure-time physical activity) is 21.31%, so better is below that. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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are worse than the behavior-relevant statewide averages in. Smaller sets are better. The average statewide value of obesity (adult obesity) is 24.9%, so worse is above that. The average statewide value of smoking (current smoking among adults) is 13.96%, so worse is above that. The average statewide value of binge drinking (binge drinking among adults) is 17.38%, so worse is above that. The average statewide value of sleep deprivation (adults who sleep less than 7 hours) is 35.43%, so worse is above that. The average statewide value of lack of exercise (adults with no leisure-time physical activity) is 21.31%, so worse is above that. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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are better than the hypertension-relevant statewide averages in. Bigger sets are better. The average statewide value of stroke (stroke among adults) is 2.7%, so better is below that. The average statewide value of high blood pressure (high blood pressure among adults) is 26.86%, so better is below that. The average statewide value of blood pressure medication (adults with high blood pressure who take medicine for its control) is 67.76%, so better is above that. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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are worse than the hypertension-relevant statewide averages in. Smaller sets are better. The average statewide value of stroke (stroke among adults) is 2.7%, so worse is above that. The average statewide value of high blood pressure (high blood pressure among adults) is 26.86%, so worse is above that. The average statewide value of blood pressure medication (adults with high blood pressure who take medicine for its control) is 67.76%, so worse is below that. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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are better than the cholesterol-relevant statewide averages in. Bigger sets are better. The average statewide value of cholesterol screening (cholesterol screening among adults) is 73.02%, so better is above that. The average statewide value of coronary heart disease (coronary heart disease among adults) is 5.06%, so better is below that. The average statewide value of high cholesterol that persists after screening (high-cholesterol among adults who have been screened in the past 5 years) is 32.69%, so better is below that. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |
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are worse than the cholesterol-relevant statewide averages in. Smaller sets are better. The average statewide value of cholesterol screening (cholesterol screening among adults) is 73.02%, so worse is below that. The average statewide value of coronary heart disease (coronary heart disease among adults) is 5.06%, so worse is above that. The average statewide value of high cholesterol that persists after screening (high-cholesterol among adults who have been screened in the past 5 years) is 32.69%, so worse is above that. All source data come from the 2018 release of 500 Cities: Local Data for Better Health which states: This dataset includes 2016, 2015 model-based small area estimates for 27 measures of chronic disease related to unhealthy behaviors (5), health outcomes (13), and use of preventive services (9). Data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Population Health, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. The project was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in conjunction with the CDC Foundation [...] It includes estimates for the 500 largest US cities and approximately 28,000 census tracts within these cities. |