Key Health Data About Arizona

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Indicator Rank
Population Facts sources
2015 Census Population Estimates 6,828,065
% Poverty (2014) 8 18.2%
% Uninsured, All Ages (2014) 11 13.6%
% Uninsured, under Age 18 (2014) 3 10%
Adult Health Indicators sources
Adult Physical Inactivity Rate (2014) 34 21.2%
AIDS Cumulative Cases Aged 13 and Older (Yr-end 2014) 22 13,813
Alzheimer’s Estimated Cases among 65+ (2015) 13 120,000
Asthma Prevalence (2013) 28 8.9%
Breastfeeding Exclusively at 6 Months—from Births (2011, Percentage) 14 17.2%
Cancer Estimated New Cases (2015) 19 32,440
Chlamydia Rates per 100,000 Population (2014) 15 488.9
Diabetes Percentage (2014) 25 10%
Drug Overdose Deaths, Aggregate Rates, Ages 12-25 All Intents (2011-2013) 8 10.2%
Drug Overdose Deaths, Aggregate Rates, All Ages, All Intents (2011-2013) 10 17.8%
Fruit Consumption per day, met recommendation (2013) 26 12.5%
Vegetable Consumption per day, met recommendation (2013) 40 9.8%
Human West Nile Virus, Total Cases (as of January 12, 2016) 4 92
Hypertension, Percentage (2013) 32 30.7%
Obesity Rates (2014) 29 28.9%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates, Ages 65 and Over (2014) 29 70.9%
Seasonal Flu Vaccination Rates, Ages 65 and Over (2014-2015 Flu Season) 12 62.4%
Syphilis, Primary and Secondary Cases, Rates per 100,000 Population (2014) 8 8.7
Tobacco Use – Current Smokers (2014) 35 16.5%
Tuberculosis Number of Cases (2014) 14 193
Child and Adolescent Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases Under Age 13 (Yr-end 2014) 24 48
Asthma - High School Students (2013) 14 24
Fruit Indicator High School Students (2013) N/A N/A
Vegetable Indicator High School Students (2013) N/A N/A
Immunization Gap, Precent of Children Aged 19 to 35 Months Without All Immunizations (2014) 8 33.9%
Infant Mortality Rates - Per 1,000 Live Births (2013 Final Data) 37 5.3
Percent Low Birthweight Babies (2014 Final Data) 38 7%
Percent Obese High School Students (2013) N/A 10.7%
Obese: Percent of 10 to 17 Year Olds (2011) 7 19.8%
Pre-Term Births Percent of live births (2014 Final Data) 35 9%
Tobacco: Current Smokers High School Students (2013) 18 14.1%
Public High School Dropout Rate (2011-12) 4 5.9%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Primary Care (As of 12/31/14) 160
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Mental Health (As of 12/31/14) 102
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Dental Care (As of 12/31/14) 176
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) -18,000
Indicator Rank
Population Facts sources
2014 Census Population Estimates 6,731,484
% Poverty (2013) 9 18.6%
% Uninsured, All Ages (2013) 9 17.1%
% Uninsured, under 18 (2013) 3 11.9%
Adult Health Indicators sources
Adult Physical Inactivity Rate (2013) 28 25.2%
AIDS Cumulative Cases Aged 13 and Older (2012 Yr End) 22 13,236
Alzheimer's Estimated Cases among 65+ (2025) 16 130,000
% Asthma Prevalence (2010) 14 14.8%
Percent Exclusive Breastfeeding at 6 Months--from Births (2011) 24 18%
Cancer Estimated New Cases (2014) 18 32,830
Chlamydia Rates per 100,000 Population (2013) 19 466.4
Diabetes 2013 Percentage 15 10.7%
Fruits and Vegetables (5 or more times a day) (2011) 46 21.4%
Human West Nile Virus Cases (as of 12/15/14) 6 91
Hypertension (2013) 32 30.7%
Obesity 2013 Percentage 34 26.8%
% Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates 65 and Over (2013) 39 72%
% Seasonal Flu Vaccination Rates 65 and Over (2013) 11 60.5%
Syphilis Rates per 100,000 Population (2013) 18 4.4
% Tobacco Use - Current Smokers (2013) 43 16.3%
Tuberculosis Number of Cases (2013) 12 184
Child and Adolescent Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases Under Age 13 (2012 Yr End) 24 47
% Asthma - High School Students (2013) N/A 24
Fruit Indicator High School Students (2013) N/A N/A
Vegetable Indicator High School Students (2013) N/A N/A
Immunization Gap, % of Children Aged 19 to 35 Months Without All Immunizations (2013) 3 33.4%
Infant Mortality - Per 1,000 Live Births (2010 Final Data) 30 6
% Low Birthweight Babies (2013 Final Data) 38 6.9%
Obese - 2013 High School Students N/A 10.7%
% Obese - 10 to 17 Years Olds 7 19.8%
Pre-Term Births % of live births (2013 Final Data) 22 11.6%
Tobacco: Current Smokers High School Students (2013) 18 14.1%
High School Dropout Rate - % 2011-2012 4 5.9%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Primary Care (As of 12/31/14) 155
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Mental Health (As of 12/31/14) 97
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Dental Care (As of 12/31/14) 171
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) -12,500
Indicator Rank
Population Facts sources
2013 Census Population Estimates 6,626,624
% Poverty (2011-2012 2-Year Average) 7 18.1%
% Uninsured, All Ages (2012) 10 18%
% Uninsured, under 18 (2012) 5 13.7%
Adult Health Indicator References sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases Aged 13 and Older (2011 Yr End) 22 13,026
Alzheimer's Estimated Cases among 65+ (2025) 16 130,000
% Asthma Prevalence (2010) 14 14.8%
Cancer Estimated New Cases (2013) 17 34,010
Chlamydia Rates per 100,000 Population (2012) 18 469.6
Human West Nile Virus Cases (as of 12/03/13) 19 33
% Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates 65 and Over (2012) 13 66.2%
% Seasonal Flu Vaccination Rates 65 and Over (2012) 5 52.3%
Syphilis Rates per 100,000 Population (2012) 29 3.1
% Tobacco Use - Current Smokers (2012) 42 17.1%
Tuberculosis Number of Cases (2012) 12 211
Child and Adolescent Health Facts sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases Under Age 13 (2011 Yr End) 24 47
% Asthma - High School Students (2011) N/A 21.7%
Fruit Indicator High School Students - 2011 (95% Conf Interval) N/A
Vegetable Indicator High School Students - 2011 (95% Conf Interval) N/A
Immunization Gap, % of Children Aged 19 to 35 Months Without All Immunizations (2012) 22 32.5%
Infant Mortality - Per 1,000 Live Births (2010 Final Data) 30 6
% Low Birthweight Babies (2012 Preliminary Data) 38 6.9%
Pre-Term Births % of live births (2012 Preliminary Data) 23 11.6%
Tobacco: Current Smokers High School Students (2011) 21 17.4%
High School Dropout Rate - % of 9th- to 12th-graders who dropped out of public schools (2009-10) 1 7.8%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Primary Care (As of 12/31/13) 142
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Mental Health (As of 12/31/13) 95
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Dental Care (As of 12/31/13) 153
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) -12,500
F as in Fat Indicators sources
Obesity, % Adults (2012) 26
Diabetes, % Adults (2012) 10.6%
Physical Inactivity, % Adults (2012) 22.6%
Hypertension, % Adults (2011) 28%
Obesity, % High School Students (2011) 10.9%
Overweight or Obese, % of 10 to 17 Year Olds (2011) 19.8%
Indicator Rank
Population Facts sources
2012 Census Population Estimates 6,553,255
% Poverty (2011) 7 19%
% Uninsured, All Ages (2011) 13 17.3%
% Uninsured, under 18 (2011) 3 13.5%
Adult Health Indicator Resources sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases Aged 13 and Older (2010 Yr End) 22 12,709
Alzheimer's Estimated Cases among 65+ (2025) 16 130,000
% Asthma Prevalence (2010) 14 14.8%
Cancer Estimated New Cases - (2012) 18 31,990
Chlamydia Rates per 100,000 Population (2011) 19 457.6
Human West Nile Virus Cases (as of 12/11/12) 11 125
% Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates 65 and Over (2011) 36 71.3%
% Seasonal Flu Vaccination Rates 65 and Over (2011) 17 57.9%
Syphilis Rates per 100,000 Population (2011) 19 4.3
% Tobacco Use - Current Smokers (2011) 37 19.2%
Tuberculosis Number of Cases (2011) 9 255
Child and Adolescent Health Facts sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases Under Age 13 (2010 Yr End) 24 47
% Asthma - High School Students (2011) N/A 21.7%
Immunization Gap, % of Children Aged 19 to 35 Months Without All Immunizations (2011) 2 34.9%
Infant Mortality - Per 1,000 Live Births (2009 Final Data) 32 6
% Low Birthweight Babies (2011 Preliminary Data) 38 7%
Pre-Term Births % of live births (2011 Preliminary Data) 18 12.1%
Tobacco: Current Smokers High School Students (2011) N/A 17.4%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Primary Care (As of 12/31/12) 141
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Mental Health (As of 12/31/12) 94
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Dental Care (As of 12/31/12) 154
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) -12,500
F as in Fat Indicators sources
Obesity, % Adults (2012) 35 26%
Diabetes, % Adults (2012) 14 10.6%
Physical Inactivity, % Adults (2012) 27 22.6%
Hypertension, % Adults (2011) 47 28%
Obesity, % High School Students (2011) N/A 10.9%
Overweight or Obese, % of 10 to 17 Year Olds (2011) 7 19.8%
Indicator Rank
Key Health General Indicators sources
Total Population 6,482,505
Uninsured, % All Ages (2010) 11 19.1%
Uninsured, % 18 and under (2010) 3 15%
Adult Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases, 13 & Older (2009) 22 12,293
Alzheimer's Estimated Cases, 65+ (2025) 16 130,000
Asthma Rates, % Adults (2010) 14 14.8%
Cancer, Estimated New Cases (2011) 18 31,550
Chlamydia, Rates per 100,000 Population (2010) 22 407
Human West Nile Virus, New Cases (2011) 4 42
Seasonal Flu Vaccination Rates 65+ (2010) 23 67.2%
Syphilis, Rates per 100,000 Population (2010) 20 3.5
Tobacco, % of Adult Current Smokers (2010) 48 13.5%
Tuberculosis, Number of Cases (2010) 9 283
Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates, 65 and Over (2010) 42 71.8%
Child and Adolescent Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases, under 13 (2009) 24 47
Asthma Rates, % High School Students (2009) 20.9%
Immunization Gap, Children Aged 19 to 35 Months without All Immunizations (2010) 26 30
Infant Mortality per 1,000 Live Births (2008) 28 6
Low Birth Weight Babies (2009) 34 7
Pre-Term Labor, % of Live Births Born Pre-Term (2009) 11 13%
Tobacco, % High School Students Current Tobacco Use (2009) 19.7%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Primary Care (FY 2011) 144
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Mental Health (FY 2011) 83
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Dental Care (FY 2011) 145
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) -12,500
F as in Fat Indicators sources
Diabetes, % Adults (2011) 25 9.5%
Hypertension, % Adults (2011) 47 28%
Obesity, % Adults (2011) 40 24.7%
Physical Inactivity, % Adults (2011) 34 24.2%
Exclusive Breastfeeding, % at 6 Months (from Births 2009^) 37 19.6%
Fruit and Vegetable Intake, % Adults 5 or more times a day (2011) 46 21.4%
Obesity, % High School Students (2010) N/A 10.9%
Overweight or Obese, % of 10 to 17 Year Olds (2007) 26 30.6%
Fruit Intake, % High School Students 2 or more times a day (2011) N/A N/A
Vegetable Intake, % High School Students 3 or more times a day ? (2011) N/A N/A
Indicator Rank
Key Health General Indicators sources
Total Population 6,392,017
Uninsured, % All Ages (2009) 7 19.6%
Uninsured, % 18 and under (2009) 4 13.4%
Adult Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases, 13 & Older (2008) 22 11,700
Alzheimer's Estimated Cases, 65+ (2010) 19 97,000
Asthma Rates, % Adults (2007-09 average) 10 14.8%
Cancer, Estimated New Cases (2010) 18 29,780
Chlamydia, Rates per 100,000 Population (2009) 23 400
Human West Nile Virus, New Cases (2010) 1 163
Syphilis, Rates per 100,000 Population (2009) 17 3.6
Tobacco, % of Adult Current Smokers (2007-2009 average) 38 17.2%
Tuberculosis, Number of Cases (2009) 13 232
Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates, 65 and Over (2007-2009 average) 33 69.5%
Child and Adolescent Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases, under 13 (2008) 24 47
Asthma Rates (Lifetime), % High School Students (2009) N/A 20.9%
Immunization Gap, Children Aged 19 to 35 Months without All Immunizations (2009) 32 30.1
Infant Mortality per 1,000 Live Births (2007) 25 6.9
Low Birth Weight Babies (2007) 35 7.1
Pre-Term Labor, % of Live Births Born Pre-Term (2007) 22 12.7%
Tobacco, % High School Students Current Tobacco Use (2009) N/A 19.7%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Primary Care (FY 2010) 14 142
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Mental Health (FY 2010) 13 85
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Dental Care (FY 2010) 8 138
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) 11 -12,500
F as in Fat Indicators sources
Obesity Rates, % Adults (2008-10 average) 35 25.4%
Hypertension Rates, % Adults (2005-09 average) 47 24.7%
Diabetes Rates, % Adults (2008-10 average) 18 9.2%
Adult Physical Inactivity (2008-10 average) 40 21.4%
Percent Exclusive Breastfeeding at 6 Months – from Births 2007 26 12.7%
Fruit and Vegetable Intake, Adults (2009) 34 25.4%
Obesity Rates, % High School Students (2009) N/A 13.1%
Fruit and Vegetable Intake, % Students (2009) N/A N/A
Medical Costs of Obesity, Per Capita (2003) 51 $0
Obesity Rates, % Children (2007) 15 17.8%
Indicator Rank
Key Health General Indicators sources
Total Population 6,500,180
Uninsured, % All Ages (2009) 6 18%
Uninsured, % 18 and under (2009) 6 14%
Adult Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases, 13 & Older (2008) 22 10,396
Alzheimer's Estimated Cases, 65+ (2010) 19 97,000
Asthma Rates, % Adults (2007-09 average) 10 14%
Cancer, Estimated New Cases (2010) 20 25,540
Chlamydia, Rates per 100,000 Population (2009) 16 403
Human West Nile Virus, New Cases (2010) 2 109
Syphilis, Rates per 100,000 Population (2009) 11 5
Tobacco, % of Adult Current Smokers (2007-2009 average) 32 19%
Tuberculosis, Number of Cases (2009) 10 304
Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates, 65 and Over (2007-2009 average) N/A 0%
Child and Adolescent Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases, under 13 (2008) 24 46
Asthma Rates (Lifetime), % High School Students (2009) N/A 23%
Immunization Gap, Children Aged 19 to 35 Months without All Immunizations (2009) 15 24.8
Infant Mortality per 1,000 Live Births (2007) 25 7
Low Birth Weight Babies (2007) 36 7.1
Pre-Term Labor, % of Live Births Born Pre-Term (2007) 21 13%
Tobacco, % High School Students Current Tobacco Use (2009) N/A N/A
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Primary Care (FY 2010) 13 139
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Mental Health (FY 2010) 21 48
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Dental Care (FY 2010) 20 78
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) 11 -12,500
F as in Fat Indicators sources
Obesity Rates, % Adults (2007-09 average) 29 25.8%
Hypertension Rates, % Adults (2005-09 average) 47 24.7%
Diabetes Rates, % Adults (2007-09 average) 25 8.2%
Adult Physical Inactivity (2007-09 average) 37 21.5%
Percent Exclusive Breastfeeding at 6 Months from Births 2007 26 N/A
Fruit Intake, Adults (2009) 35 0%
Vegetable Intake, Adults (2009) 14 35%
Obesity Rates, % High School Students (2009) N/A 13.1%
Fruit and Vegetable Intake, % Students (2009) 35 14%
Medical Costs of Obesity, Per Capita (2003) 51 $135
Obesity Rates, % Children (2007) 15 17.8%
Indicator Rank
Key Health General Indicators sources
Total Population 6,338,755
Uninsured, % All Ages (2009) 5 20.9%
Uninsured, % 18 and under (2009) 6 17%
Adult Health Indicators sources
Cancer, Estimated New Cases (2010) 20 25,540
Chlamydia, Rates per 100,000 Population (2009) 12 405.6
Human West Nile Virus, New Cases (2010) 14 94
Syphilis, Rates per 100,000 Population (2009) 14 3.4
Child and Adolescent Health Indicators sources
Immunization Gap, Children Aged 19 to 35 Months without All Immunizations (2009) 9 29.4
Low Birth Weight Babies (2007) 36 7.1
Pre-Term Labor, % of Live Births Born Pre-Term (2007) 19 13.2%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Primary Care (FY 2010) 11 137
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Mental Health (FY 2010) 18 46
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Dental Care (FY 2010) 18 75
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) 11 -12,500
F as in Fat Indicators sources
Obesity Rates, % Adults (2006-08 average) 33 24.8%
Hypertension Rates, % Adults (2003-07 average) 46 24.2%
Diabetes Rates, % Adults (2007-09 average) 22 8.2%
Adult Physical Inactivity (2006-08 average) 32 22.6%
Percent Exclusive Breastfeeding at 6 Months from Births 2007 0%
Vegetable Intake, Adults (2009) 0%
Fruit Intake, Adults (2009) 0%
Fruit and Vegetable Intake, % Students (2009) 0%
Obesity Rates, % High School Students (2009) N/A 11.7%
Medical Costs of Obesity, Per Capita (2003) 51 $135
Overweight and Obesity Rates, % Children (2007) 26 30.6%

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Indicator
Public Health Preparedness sources
Public Health Funding: State increased or maintained funding for public health from FY 2013 to 2014 and FY 2014 to 2015. Y
Flu Vaccination Rates: State vaccinated at least half of their population (ages 6 months and older) for the seasonal flu from Fall 2014 to Spring 2015. N
Childhood Immunization School Requirement Policies: State either excludes philosophical exemptions entirely or requires a parental notification or affidavit to achieve a religious or philosophical exemption for school attendance. N
HIV/AIDS Surveillance: State requires reporting of all (detectable and undetectable) CD4 (a type of white blood cell) and HIV viral load data to their state HIV surveillance program. Y
Syringe Exchange Programs: State explicitly authorizes syringe service programs (SEP). N
Climate Change and Infectious Disease: State currently has climate change adaptation plans completed. N
Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections: State reduced the standardized infection ratio (SIR) for central line-associated blood stream infections between 2012 to 2013. N
Public Health Laboratories: State laboratories reported having a biosafety professional from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015. Y
Public Health Laboratories: State laboratories provided biosafety training and/or information about courses for sentinel clinical labs in their jurisdiction from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015. Y
Food Safety: State met the national performance target of testing 90 percent of reported Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157 cases within four days. Y
Indicator
Public Health Funding: Increased or maintained level of funding for public health services from FY 2012-13 to FY 2013-14. Y
Preparing for Emerging Threats: State scored equal to or higher than the national average on the Incident & Information Management domain of the National Health Security Preparedness Index. Y
Vaccinations: Met the Healthy People 2020 target of 90 percent of children ages 19-35 months receiving recommended ≥3 doses of HBV vaccine. N
Vaccinations: Vaccinated at least half of their population (ages 6 months and older) for the seasonal flu for fall 2013 to spring 2014. N
Climate Change: State currently has completed climate change adaption plans - including the impact on human health. N
Healthcare-acquired Infections: State performed better than the national standardized infection ratio (SIR) for central line-associated bloodstream infections. N
Healthcare-acquired Infections: Between 2011 and 2012, state reduced the number of central line-associated blood stream infections. N
Preparing for Emerging Threats: From 7/113 6/30/14, public health lab reports conducting an exercise or utilizing a real event to evaluate the time for sentinel clinical labs to acknowledge receipt of an urgent message from lab. Y
HIV/AIDS: State requires reporting of all CD4 and HIV viral load data to their state HIV surveillance program. Y
Food Safety: State met the national performance target of testing 90 percent of reported Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157 cases within four days. N
Indicator
(1) Increased or maintained level of funding for public health services from FY 2011-12 to FY 2012-13. N
(2) Met the HHS goal of vaccinating at least 90 percent of 19- to 35-month-olds against whooping cough. N
(3) Requires the HPV vaccine for teens -- or funds HPV vaccination efforts or educates the public about the HPV vaccine. N
(4) State vaccinated at least half of their population (ages 6 months and older) for the seasonal flu in 2012. N
(5) State has a complete climate change adaptation plan that include focusing on the impact of human health. N
(6) State mandates that healthcare facilities in their state report healthcare-associated infections. N
(7) Does your public health lab have a plan and capability to handle a significant surge in testing over a six to eight week period in response to an outbreak that increases testing over 300%? Y
(8) Does your public health lab currently have the capacity in place to assure the timely transportation (pick-up and delivery) of samples 24/7/365 days to the appropriate public health Laboratory Response Network (LRN) Reference Laboratory? Y
(9) From July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 did your public health lab evaluate the functionality of your continuity of operations plan (COOP) via a real event or an exercise? Y
(10) State covers routine HIV screening under their Medicaid programs. N
Indicator
(1) Increased or maintained level of funding for public health services from FY 2010-11 to FY 2011-12 N
(2) Notified and assembled public health staff to ensure quick response to an incident. Y
(3) Met the HHS goal of vaccinating 90 percent of 19 to 35 month olds against whooping cough. N
(4) Requires Medicaid coverage of flu shots with no co-pay for beneficiaries under age of 65. N
(5) State has a complete climate change adaptation plan. N
(6) Mandates all licensed child-care facilities to have a multi-hazard written evacuation and relocation plan. N
(7) State has been accredited by the Emergency Management Accreditation Program. Y
(8) State participates in a Nurse Licensure Compact. Y
(9) State public health lab reports having enough staffing capacity to work five, 12-hour days for six to eight weeks in reponse to an infectious disease outbreak, such as novel influenza A H1N1. Y
(10) State public health lab reports increasing or maintaining their LRN-C chemical capability. Y
2012 Total Score 5
Indicator
Ready or Not Emergency Preparedness Indicators sources
State currently sends and receives electronic health information to health care providers and community health centers. Y
State developed at least two After-Action Report/Improvement Plans (AAR/IPs) within 60 days of an exercise or real incident. Y
State has the necessary lab workforce staffing to work five, 12-hour days for six to eight weeks in response to an infectious disease outbreak, such as novel influenza A H1N1. Y
State health department has an electronic syndromic surveillance system that can report and exchange information. Y
State health department has the ability to convene an emergency response team within 60 minutes at least twice. Y
State increased Laboratory Response Network for Chemical Treat (LRN-C) capability. Y
State increased or maintained level of funding for public health services from FY 2008-09 to FY 2009-10. N
State is able to rapidly identify disease-causing E.coli O157:H7 and submit results by PulseNet within four working days 90% of the time. Y
State public health department activated its EOC as part of a drill, exercise, or real incident a minimum of two times and pre-identified staff able to report within 2.5 hours. Y
State requires all licensed childcare facilities to have a multi-hazard written evacuation and relocation plan. N
Indicator
Pandemic Preparedness Indicators sources
State purchased 50 percent or more of their share of federally-subsidized antivirals. Y
State health department submitted data on available beds weekly for at least 50 percent of the facilities within their state to HAvBED System as required by ASPR during the 2009 H1N1 response. N
State public health lab has the capacity in place to assure the timely transportation (pick-up and delivery) of samples 24/7, 365 days to the appropriate public health Laboratory Response Network (LRN) reference laboratory. N
State public health lab reports having enough staffing capacity to work five, 12-hour days for six to eight weeks in response to an infectious disease outbreak, such as novel influenza A H1N1. Y
State has disease tracking system to collect and monitor data electronically via the Internet. Y
State identified the pathogen responsible for reported foodborne disease outbreaks at a rate that met or exceeded the national average of 46 percent (combined data 2005-2007). Y
State meets the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) readiness criteria. N
State requires all licensed childcare facilities to have a multi-hazard written evacuation and relocation plan. N
State has either enacted entity liability laws or has made a formal and official determination that existing law provides such protections. N
State increased or maintained level of funding for public health services from FY 2007-08 to FY 2008-09 Y

The date above indicates when the data became available.

Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding Indicator sources
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program Funding by State (2015) $3,985
Nominal FY 2014-2015 (Not Adjusted for Inflation) $60,517,200
FY 2014-2015 Per Capita $9
CDC Programs sources
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $428,973
Birth Defects, Developmental Disabilities, Disability and Health $892,396
CDC-Wide Activities and Program Support $1,928,186
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion $12,761,669
Ebola Response and Preparedness $3,353,906
Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases $2,077,288
Environmental Health $702,988
Health Reform - Toxic Substances & Environmental Public Health $0
HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STI and TB Prevention $9,341,745
Immunization and Respiratory Diseases $7,785,334
Injury Prevention and Control $2,063,685
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health $555,791
Public Health Preparedness and Response $11,969,905
Public Health Scientific Services (PHSS) $286,008
Vaccines for Children $86,914,667
World Trade Center Health Programs (WTC) $0
Grand Total $141,062,541
CDC Per Capita 2015 $20.66
HRSA Programs sources
Primary Health Care $74,659,171
Health Professions $10,620,012
Maternal & Child Health $25,761,636
HIV/AIDS $25,751,895
HRSA Total (All Programs) $140,209,893
HRSA Per Capita Total (All Programs) $20.53
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding Indicator sources
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program Funding by State 2014 $4,007,263
State Public Health Budget FY 2013-2014 $55,640,800
State Public Health Budget Funding Per Capita FY 2013-2014 49 $8.40
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2014 $128,069,626
CDC Per Capita FY 2014 34 $19.03
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2014 $125,190,281
HRSA Funding Per Capita FY 2014 43 $18.60
CDC Programs sources
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $298,981
Birth Defects, Developmental Disabilities, Disability and Health $620,431
CDC-Wide Activities and Program Support $1,844,968
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion $13,032,152
Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases $1,600,420
Environmental Health $572,880
Health Reform - Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion $0
Health Reform - Toxic Substances & Environmental Public Health $0
HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STI and TB Prevention $9,081,193
Immunization and Respiratory Diseases $5,790,241
Injury Prevention and Control $1,164,497
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health $885,511
Public Health Preparedness and Response $12,208,367
Public Health Scientific Services (PHSS) $587,091
Vaccines for Children $80,382,894
World Trade Center Health Programs (WTC) $0
HRSA Programs sources
Primary Health Care $60,458,194
Health Professions $11,261,206
Maternal & Child Health $23,356,638
HIV/AIDS $26,621,768
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding Indicator sources
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program Funding by State 2013 $6,676,397
State Public Health Budget FY 2012-2013 $50,003,300
State Public Health Budget Funding Per Capita FY 2012-2013 50 $7.63
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2012 $122,995,134
CDC Per Capita FY 2013 32 $18.56
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2013 $110,674,542
HRSA Funding Per Capita FY 2013 41 $16.70
CDC Programs sources
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $223,040
Birth Defects, Developmental Disabilities, Disability and Health $1,676,583
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion $9,598,228
Environmental Health $189,135
Infectious Diseases $15,739,160
Injury Prevention and Control $975,202
Occupational Safety & Health $905,016
PHPF/Other ACA Funds $2,902,306
Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant $970,264
Public Health Preparedness & Emergency Response $11,609,303
Public Health Scientific Services $428,057
Vaccines for Children $76,838,019
Cross-Cutting Public Health $700,000
Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund $240,821
World Trade Center Health Program $0
HRSA Programs sources
Primary Health Care $51,287,448
Health Professions $8,104,416
Maternal & Child Health $21,676,521
HIV/AIDS $26,136,963
HRSA Total (All Programs) $110,674,542
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding Indicator sources
HRSA Funding Per Capita FY 2012 45 $17.49
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2012 $114,612,133
CDC Per Capita FY 2012 34 $18.63
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2012 $122,062,646
State Public Health Budget Funding Per Capita FY 2011-2012 49 $7.59
State Public Health Budget FY 2011-2012 $49,756,500
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program Funding by State 2012 $7,082,390
CDC Programs sources
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $233,040
Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities $1,723,933
Chronic Disease Prevention $7,970,459
Cross-Cutting Public Health $250,000
Environmental Health $143,949
Infectious Diseases $16,331,684
Injury Prevention and Control $895,474
Occupational Safety & Health $1,598,855
PHPF/Other ACA Funds $4,546,139
Preventive Health and Health Services $930,839
Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund $25,000
Public Health Preparedness & Emergency Response $12,157,881
Vaccines for Children $75,265,393
World Trade Center Health Program $0
HRSA Programs sources
HRSA Total (All Programs) $114,612,133
Primary Health Care $53,570,002
Health Professions $9,199,649
Maternal & Child Health $22,221,053
HIV/AIDS $26,577,625
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding General Indicators sources
State Funding Per Capita FY 2010-11 49 $8.47
State Funding for Public Health FY 2010-11 $54,120,500
Public Health Funding Indicator sources
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program Funding by State 2012 $7,082,390
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2012 33 $19.5
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2012 $114,612,133
HRSA Funding Per Capita FY 2012 45 $17.5
State Public Health Budget FY 2011-2012 $49,756,500
State Public Health Budget Funding Per Capita FY 2011-2012 49 $7.6
CDC Programs sources
CDC Funding Per Capita FY 2011 33 $19.47
CDC Programs sources
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $255,065
Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities $1,839,532
Cancer $5,560,231
Chronic Disease Prevention/ Health Promotion (All Other) $264,587
Diabetes $220,332
Environmental Health $537,316
Heart Disease $339,654
HIV/AIDS $6,091,731
Vaccine for Children $80,154,471
Injury Prevention and Control $1,010,519
Nutrition / Physical Activity $0
Occupational Safety & Health $896,837
Influenza (including supplemental funding) $0
Public Health Scientific Services (BRFSS) $103,843
School Health $720,000
Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response $12,202,947
Tuberculosis $1,379,549
Infectious Diseases (All Other) $693,366
Preventive Health Service Block Grants $934,962
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) $1,249,811
Tobacco $1,281,398
PPHF/Other Affordable Care Act $5,367,906
Section 317 Immunization Program $5,088,873
CDC Programs sources
CDC--Prevention and Public Health Fund/Other ACA $5,367,906
Community Guide/Community Preventive Services Task Force $0
CTGs $0
Comprehensive Chronic Disease Prevention $842,629
Environmental Public Health Tracking $0
Epi and Lab Capacity Program $422,586
HAIs $316,078
Immunization Programs $1,189,814
Prevention Research Centers $1,015,000
Public Health Infrastructure $1,050,000
Public Health Prevention Research $0
Public Health Workforce $0
REACH $412,890
Tobacco $118,909
CDC--Section 317 Immunization Program $5,088,873
HRSA Programs sources
Primary Health Care $53,570,002
Health Professions $9,199,649
Maternal & Child Health $22,221,053
HIV/AIDS $26,577,625
HRSA Total (FY2012) (All Programs) $114,612,133
HRSA Funding Per Capita FY 2012 $17.5
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding General Indicators sources
State Funding Per Capita 47 $10.28
State Funding for Public Health FY 2009-2010 $65,692,400
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program $7,819,583
CDC Programs sources
CDC Funding Per Capita 31 $19.82
CDC--Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $259,757
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2010 $126,677,164
CDC--Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities $2,039,500
CDC--Cancer $5,506,032
CDC--Chronic Disease Prevention/Health Promotion (All Other) $871,378
CDC--Diabetes $340,943
CDC--Environmental Health $228,091
CDC--Heart Disease $429,066
CDC--HIV/AIDS $6,507,844
CDC--Infectious Diseases $682,291
CDC--Influenza (including supplemental funding) $459,394
CDC--Injury Prevention and Control $955,867
CDC--Nutrition / Physical Activity $0
CDC--Occupational Safety & Health $937,086
CDC--Preventive Health Service Block Grants $1,360,478
CDC--Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response $14,509,401
CDC--School Health $695,000
CDC--Section 317 Immunization Program $4,617,955
CDC--Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) $1,443,865
CDC--Tobacco $1,277,596
CDC--Tuberculosis Elimination $1,518,684
CDC--Vaccine for Children $80,911,031
HRSA Programs sources
HRSA Funding Per Capita 44 $15.59
HRSA HIV/AIDS Grants $27,647,181
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2010 $99,634,959
HRSA Child and Maternal Health Grants $11,695,077
HRSA Primary Health Care Grants $48,845,369
HRSA Health Professions Grants $11,447,332
Related State Economic Indicators sources
Poverty 2006-2008 3 Yr Average (90% Conf Interval) 7 15.6%
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding General Indicators sources
State Funding Per Capita 46 $12.78
State Funding for Public Health FY 2008-2009 $84,324,081
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program $7,242,486
CDC Programs sources
CDC Funding Per Capita 32 $18.59
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2009 $122,631,204
CDC--Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $402,840
CDC--Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities $1,623,722
CDC--Cancer $5,337,329
CDC--Chronic Disease Prevention/Health Promotion (All Other) $1,522,137
CDC--Diabetes $350,017
CDC--Environmental Health $90,568
CDC--Heart Disease $525,000
CDC--HIV/AIDS $6,056,319
CDC--Infectious Diseases $642,825
CDC--Influenza (including supplemental funding) $432,560
CDC--Injury Prevention and Control $826,532
CDC--Nutrition / Physical Activity $0
CDC--Occupational Safety & Health $411,266
CDC--Preventive Health Service Block Grants $1,163,758
CDC--Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response $13,581,823
CDC--School Health $720,000
CDC--Section 317 Immunization Program $2,889,784
CDC--Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) $1,461,598
CDC--Tobacco $1,281,398
CDC--Tuberculosis Elimination $1,171,614
CDC--Vaccine for Children $82,140,114
HRSA Programs sources
HRSA Funding Per Capita 45 $17.20
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2009 $113,469,684
HRSA HIV/AIDS Grants $25,937,848
HRSA Child and Maternal Health Grants $9,961,405
HRSA Primary Health Care Grants $64,930,782
HRSA Health Professions Grants $7,803,885
Related State Economic Indicators sources
Poverty 2006-2008 3 Yr Average (90% Conf Interval) 7 15.6%
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding General Indicators sources
State Funding Per Capita 40 $18
State Funding for Public Health FY 2007-2008 $113,795,500
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program $7,972,742
CDC Programs sources
CDC Funding Per Capita 30 $17
CDC--Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $343,189
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2008 $112,443,149
CDC--Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities $1,115,833
CDC--Cancer $4,505,230
CDC--Chronic Disease Prevention/Health Promotion (All Other) $1,140,390
CDC--Diabetes $256,270
CDC--Environmental Health $119,820
CDC--Heart Disease $325,000
CDC--HIV/AIDS $6,078,747
CDC--Infectious Diseases $1,095,819
CDC--Influenza (including supplemental funding) $146,711
CDC--Injury Prevention and Control $1,029,715
CDC--Nutrition / Physical Activity $0
CDC--Occupational Safety & Health $0
CDC--Preventive Health Service Block Grants $1,163,758
CDC--Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response $14,190,689
CDC--School Health $745,000
CDC--Section 317 Immunization Program $0
CDC--Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) $1,364,486
CDC--Tobacco $347,402
CDC--Tuberculosis Elimination $1,172,939
CDC--Vaccine for Children $77,254,777
HRSA Programs sources
HRSA Funding Per Capita 44 $12.86
HRSA HIV/AIDS Grants $24,056,348
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2008 $81,532,014
HRSA Child and Maternal Health Grants $10,097,477
HRSA Primary Health Care Grants $37,764,125
HRSA Health Professions Grants $4,627,397
Related State Economic Indicators sources
Poverty 2006-2008 3 Yr Average (90% Conf Interval) 11 15%
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