Key Health Data About Idaho

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Indicator Rank
Population Facts sources
2015 Census Population Estimates 1,654,930
% Poverty (2014) 21 15.6%
% Uninsured, All Ages (2014) 11 13.6%
% Uninsured, under Age 18 (2014) 9 7.8%
Adult Health Indicators sources
Adult Physical Inactivity Rate (2014) 47 18.7%
AIDS Cumulative Cases Aged 13 and Older (Yr-end 2014) 45 828
Alzheimer’s Estimated Cases among 65+ (2015) 41 23,000
Asthma Prevalence (2013) 34 8.5%
Breastfeeding Exclusively at 6 Months—from Births (2011, Percentage) 23 20.2%
Cancer Estimated New Cases (2015) 41 8,080
Chlamydia Rates per 100,000 Population (2014) 45 337.6
Diabetes Percentage (2014) 48 7.6%
Drug Overdose Deaths, Aggregate Rates, Ages 12-25 All Intents (2011-2013) 38 5.8%
Drug Overdose Deaths, Aggregate Rates, All Ages, All Intents (2011-2013) 33 12.7%
Fruit Consumption per day, met recommendation (2013) 22 12.3%
Vegetable Consumption per day, met recommendation (2013) 32 8.9%
Human West Nile Virus, Total Cases (as of January 12, 2016) 27 13
Hypertension, Percentage (2013) 42 29.4%
Obesity Rates (2014) 29 28.9%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates, Ages 65 and Over (2014) 14 68.5%
Seasonal Flu Vaccination Rates, Ages 65 and Over (2014-2015 Flu Season) 10 61.9%
Syphilis, Primary and Secondary Cases, Rates per 100,000 Population (2014) 50 0.7
Tobacco Use – Current Smokers (2014) 41 15.9%
Tuberculosis Number of Cases (2014) 46 11
Child and Adolescent Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases Under Age 13 (Yr-end 2014) 48 4
Asthma - High School Students (2013) 33 18.7
Fruit Indicator High School Students (2013) N/A 28.4%
Vegetable Indicator High School Students (2013) N/A 13.1%
Immunization Gap, Precent of Children Aged 19 to 35 Months Without All Immunizations (2014) 6 34.1%
Infant Mortality Rates - Per 1,000 Live Births (2013 Final Data) 33 5.6
Percent Low Birthweight Babies (2014 Final Data) 47 6.4%
Percent Obese High School Students (2013) N/A 9.6%
Obese: Percent of 10 to 17 Year Olds (2011) 49 10.6%
Pre-Term Births Percent of live births (2014 Final Data) 48 8.2%
Tobacco: Current Smokers High School Students (2013) 26 12.2%
Public High School Dropout Rate (2011-12) 44 1.9%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Primary Care (As of 12/31/14) 99
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Mental Health (As of 12/31/14) 60
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Dental Care (As of 12/31/14) 97
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) -1,900
Indicator Rank
Population Facts sources
2014 Census Population Estimates 1,634,464
% Poverty (2013) 26 15.6%
% Uninsured, All Ages (2013) 13 16.2%
% Uninsured, under 18 (2013) 10 8.9%
Adult Health Indicators sources
Adult Physical Inactivity Rate (2013) 36 23.7%
AIDS Cumulative Cases Aged 13 and Older (2012 Yr End) 46 801
Alzheimer's Estimated Cases among 65+ (2025) 39 38,000
% Asthma Prevalence (2010) 28 13.6%
Percent Exclusive Breastfeeding at 6 Months--from Births (2011) 44 24.8%
Cancer Estimated New Cases (2014) 41 7,990
Chlamydia Rates per 100,000 Population (2013) 45 340.2
Diabetes 2013 Percentage 41 8.4%
Fruits and Vegetables (5 or more times a day) (2011) 29 17.4%
Human West Nile Virus Cases (as of 12/15/14) 15 18
Hypertension (2013) 42 29.4%
Obesity 2013 Percentage 23 29.6%
% Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates 65 and Over (2013) 20 68.7%
% Seasonal Flu Vaccination Rates 65 and Over (2013) 4 57.4%
Syphilis Rates per 100,000 Population (2013) 46 0.9
% Tobacco Use - Current Smokers (2013) 37 17.2%
Tuberculosis Number of Cases (2013) 47 11
Child and Adolescent Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases Under Age 13 (2012 Yr End) 48 3
% Asthma - High School Students (2013) N/A 18.7
Fruit Indicator High School Students (2013) N/A 28.4%
Vegetable Indicator High School Students (2013) N/A 13.1%
Immunization Gap, % of Children Aged 19 to 35 Months Without All Immunizations (2013) 34 24.8%
Infant Mortality - Per 1,000 Live Births (2010 Final Data) 43 4.8
% Low Birthweight Babies (2013 Final Data) 38 6.9%
Obese - 2013 High School Students N/A 9.6%
% Obese - 10 to 17 Years Olds 49 10.6%
Pre-Term Births % of live births (2013 Final Data) 36 10.5%
Tobacco: Current Smokers High School Students (2013) 26 12.2%
High School Dropout Rate - % 2011-2012 44 1.9%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Primary Care (As of 12/31/14) 93
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Mental Health (As of 12/31/14) 53
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Dental Care (As of 12/31/14) 87
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) -800
Indicator Rank
Population Facts sources
2013 Census Population Estimates 1,612,136
% Poverty (2011-2012 2-Year Average) 22 15.1%
% Uninsured, All Ages (2012) 14 15.9%
% Uninsured, under 18 (2012) 15 9.5%
Adult Health Indicator References sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases Aged 13 and Older (2011 Yr End) 46 773
Alzheimer's Estimated Cases among 65+ (2025) 39 38,000
% Asthma Prevalence (2010) 28 13.6%
Cancer Estimated New Cases (2013) 41 7,670
Chlamydia Rates per 100,000 Population (2012) 46 287.1
Human West Nile Virus Cases (as of 12/03/13) 15 40
% Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates 65 and Over (2012) 25 68.5%
% Seasonal Flu Vaccination Rates 65 and Over (2012) 4 52%
Syphilis Rates per 100,000 Population (2012) 39 1.6
% Tobacco Use - Current Smokers (2012) 44 16.4%
Tuberculosis Number of Cases (2012) 46 15
Child and Adolescent Health Facts sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases Under Age 13 (2011 Yr End) 48 3
% Asthma - High School Students (2011) N/A 19.7%
Fruit Indicator High School Students - 2011 (95% Conf Interval) 28.8%
Vegetable Indicator High School Students - 2011 (95% Conf Interval) 13.5%
Immunization Gap, % of Children Aged 19 to 35 Months Without All Immunizations (2012) 5 37%
Infant Mortality - Per 1,000 Live Births (2010 Final Data) 43 4.8
% Low Birthweight Babies (2012 Preliminary Data) 45 6.4%
Pre-Term Births % of live births (2012 Preliminary Data) 39 10.3%
Tobacco: Current Smokers High School Students (2011) 33 14.3%
High School Dropout Rate - % of 9th- to 12th-graders who dropped out of public schools (2009-10) 50 1.4%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Primary Care (As of 12/31/13) 70
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Mental Health (As of 12/31/13) 31
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Dental Care (As of 12/31/13) 63
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) -800
F as in Fat Indicators sources
Obesity, % Adults (2012) 26.8
Diabetes, % Adults (2012) 8.5%
Physical Inactivity, % Adults (2012) 20.3%
Hypertension, % Adults (2011) 29.4%
Obesity, % High School Students (2011) 9.2%
Overweight or Obese, % of 10 to 17 Year Olds (2011) 10.6%
Indicator Rank
Population Facts sources
2012 Census Population Estimates 1,595,728
% Poverty (2011) 20 16.5%
% Uninsured, All Ages (2011) 14 16.9%
% Uninsured, under 18 (2011) 9 11.3%
Adult Health Indicator Resources sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases Aged 13 and Older (2010 Yr End) 46 747
Alzheimer's Estimated Cases among 65+ (2025) 39 38,000
% Asthma Prevalence (2010) 28 13.6%
Cancer Estimated New Cases - (2012) 41 7,720
Chlamydia Rates per 100,000 Population (2011) 45 299.8
Human West Nile Virus Cases (as of 12/11/12) 34 17
% Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates 65 and Over (2011) 12 68%
% Seasonal Flu Vaccination Rates 65 and Over (2011) 8 56.3%
Syphilis Rates per 100,000 Population (2011) 41 0.8
% Tobacco Use - Current Smokers (2011) 46 17.2%
Tuberculosis Number of Cases (2011) 45 12
Child and Adolescent Health Facts sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases Under Age 13 (2010 Yr End) 48 3
% Asthma - High School Students (2011) N/A 19.7%
Immunization Gap, % of Children Aged 19 to 35 Months Without All Immunizations (2011) 7 33.1%
Infant Mortality - Per 1,000 Live Births (2009 Final Data) 39 5.4
% Low Birthweight Babies (2011 Preliminary Data) 48 6.1%
Pre-Term Births % of live births (2011 Preliminary Data) 41 10.2%
Tobacco: Current Smokers High School Students (2011) N/A 14.3%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Primary Care (As of 12/31/12) 69
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Mental Health (As of 12/31/12) 30
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Dental Care (As of 12/31/12) 63
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) -800
F as in Fat Indicators sources
Obesity, % Adults (2012) 32 26.8%
Diabetes, % Adults (2012) 39 8.5%
Physical Inactivity, % Adults (2012) 39 20.3%
Hypertension, % Adults (2011) 37 29.4%
Obesity, % High School Students (2011) N/A 9.2%
Overweight or Obese, % of 10 to 17 Year Olds (2011) 49 10.6%
Indicator Rank
Key Health General Indicators sources
Total Population 1,584,985
Uninsured, % All Ages (2010) 10 19.2%
Uninsured, % 18 and under (2010) 20 9%
Adult Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases, 13 & Older (2009) 46 707
Alzheimer's Estimated Cases, 65+ (2025) 39 38,000
Asthma Rates, % Adults (2010) 28 13.6%
Cancer, Estimated New Cases (2011) 41 7,520
Chlamydia, Rates per 100,000 Population (2010) 46 272
Human West Nile Virus, New Cases (2011) 34 2
Seasonal Flu Vaccination Rates 65+ (2010) 2 60.7%
Syphilis, Rates per 100,000 Population (2010) 47 0.4
Tobacco, % of Adult Current Smokers (2010) 35 15.7%
Tuberculosis, Number of Cases (2010) 43 15
Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates, 65 and Over (2010) 11 66.2%
Child and Adolescent Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases, under 13 (2009) 48 3
Asthma Rates, % High School Students (2009) 17.6%
Immunization Gap, Children Aged 19 to 35 Months without All Immunizations (2010) 1 42.6
Infant Mortality per 1,000 Live Births (2008) 28 6
Low Birth Weight Babies (2009) 44 6
Pre-Term Labor, % of Live Births Born Pre-Term (2009) 43 10%
Tobacco, % High School Students Current Tobacco Use (2009) 14.5%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Primary Care (FY 2011) 68
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Mental Health (FY 2011) 27
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Dental Care (FY 2011) 63
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) -800
F as in Fat Indicators sources
Diabetes, % Adults (2011) 29 9.4%
Hypertension, % Adults (2011) 37 29.4%
Obesity, % Adults (2011) 30 27%
Physical Inactivity, % Adults (2011) 44 21.4%
Exclusive Breastfeeding, % at 6 Months (from Births 2009^) 46 23.2%
Fruit and Vegetable Intake, % Adults 5 or more times a day (2011) 29 17.4%
Obesity, % High School Students (2010) N/A 9.2%
Overweight or Obese, % of 10 to 17 Year Olds (2007) 41 27.5%
Fruit Intake, % High School Students 2 or more times a day (2011) N/A 28.8%
Vegetable Intake, % High School Students 3 or more times a day ? (2011) N/A 13.5%
Indicator Rank
Key Health General Indicators sources
Total Population 1,567,582
Uninsured, % All Ages (2009) 24 15.2%
Uninsured, % 18 and under (2009) 16 10.2%
Adult Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases, 13 & Older (2008) 46 674
Alzheimer's Estimated Cases, 65+ (2010) 40 26,000
Asthma Rates, % Adults (2007-09 average) 33 12.9%
Cancer, Estimated New Cases (2010) 41 7,220
Chlamydia, Rates per 100,000 Population (2009) 46 252.1
Human West Nile Virus, New Cases (2010) 38 1
Syphilis, Rates per 100,000 Population (2009) 48 20
Tobacco, % of Adult Current Smokers (2007-2009 average) 36 17.4%
Tuberculosis, Number of Cases (2009) 44 18
Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates, 65 and Over (2007-2009 average) 10 65.1%
Child and Adolescent Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases, under 13 (2008) 49 2
Asthma Rates (Lifetime), % High School Students (2009) N/A 17.6%
Immunization Gap, Children Aged 19 to 35 Months without All Immunizations (2009) 3 48.3
Infant Mortality per 1,000 Live Births (2007) 26 6.8
Low Birth Weight Babies (2007) 44 6.5
Pre-Term Labor, % of Live Births Born Pre-Term (2007) 45 10.5%
Tobacco, % High School Students Current Tobacco Use (2009) N/A 14.5%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Primary Care (FY 2010) 39 68
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Mental Health (FY 2010) 43 27
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Dental Care (FY 2010) 33 63
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) 41 -800
F as in Fat Indicators sources
Obesity Rates, % Adults (2008-10 average) 32 25.7%
Hypertension Rates, % Adults (2005-09 average) 43 25.2%
Diabetes Rates, % Adults (2008-10 average) 33 7.7%
Adult Physical Inactivity (2008-10 average) 43 20.7%
Percent Exclusive Breastfeeding at 6 Months – from Births 2007 46 21.8%
Fruit and Vegetable Intake, Adults (2009) 26 23.4%
Obesity Rates, % High School Students (2009) N/A 8.8%
Fruit and Vegetable Intake, % Students (2009) 20 18.5%
Medical Costs of Obesity, Per Capita (2003) 49 $0
Obesity Rates, % Children (2007) 42 11.8%
Indicator Rank
Key Health General Indicators sources
Total Population 1,523,816
Uninsured, % All Ages (2009) 22 14%
Uninsured, % 18 and under (2009) 16 11%
Adult Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases, 13 & Older (2008) 46 604
Alzheimer's Estimated Cases, 65+ (2010) 40 26,000
Asthma Rates, % Adults (2007-09 average) 33 13%
Cancer, Estimated New Cases (2010) 41 6,430
Chlamydia, Rates per 100,000 Population (2009) 42 254
Human West Nile Virus, New Cases (2010) 12 33
Syphilis, Rates per 100,000 Population (2009) 51 0.1
Tobacco, % of Adult Current Smokers (2007-2009 average) 42 18%
Tuberculosis, Number of Cases (2009) 48 9
Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates, 65 and Over (2007-2009 average) N/A 0%
Child and Adolescent Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases, under 13 (2008) 49 2
Asthma Rates (Lifetime), % High School Students (2009) N/A 19%
Immunization Gap, Children Aged 19 to 35 Months without All Immunizations (2009) 3 34.4
Infant Mortality per 1,000 Live Births (2007) 35 6
Low Birth Weight Babies (2007) 39 6.9
Pre-Term Labor, % of Live Births Born Pre-Term (2007) 38 12%
Tobacco, % High School Students Current Tobacco Use (2009) N/A 26%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Primary Care (FY 2010) 39 67
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Mental Health (FY 2010) 42 24
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Dental Care (FY 2010) 30 60
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) 41 -800
F as in Fat Indicators sources
Obesity Rates, % Adults (2007-09 average) 36 25.1%
Hypertension Rates, % Adults (2005-09 average) 43 25.2%
Diabetes Rates, % Adults (2007-09 average) 33 7.6%
Adult Physical Inactivity (2007-09 average) 43 20.6%
Percent Exclusive Breastfeeding at 6 Months from Births 2007 46 20%
Fruit Intake, Adults (2009) 30 0%
Vegetable Intake, Adults (2009) 36 30%
Obesity Rates, % High School Students (2009) N/A 8.8%
Fruit and Vegetable Intake, % Students (2009) 30 36%
Medical Costs of Obesity, Per Capita (2003) 49 $166
Obesity Rates, % Children (2007) 42 11.8%
Indicator Rank
Key Health General Indicators sources
Total Population 1,499,402
Uninsured, % All Ages (2009) 21 15.4%
Uninsured, % 18 and under (2009) 14 13%
Adult Health Indicators sources
Cancer, Estimated New Cases (2010) 41 6,430
Chlamydia, Rates per 100,000 Population (2009) 44 234.1
Human West Nile Virus, New Cases (2010) 9 131
Syphilis, Rates per 100,000 Population (2009) 48 0.2
Child and Adolescent Health Indicators sources
Immunization Gap, Children Aged 19 to 35 Months without All Immunizations (2009) 6 31.2
Low Birth Weight Babies (2007) 39 6.9
Pre-Term Labor, % of Live Births Born Pre-Term (2007) 38 11.4%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Primary Care (FY 2010) 39 65
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Mental Health (FY 2010) 44 18
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Dental Care (FY 2010) 30 54
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) 41 -800
F as in Fat Indicators sources
Obesity Rates, % Adults (2006-08 average) 33 24.8%
Hypertension Rates, % Adults (2003-07 average) 39 25.4%
Diabetes Rates, % Adults (2007-09 average) 36 7.2%
Adult Physical Inactivity (2006-08 average) 42 20.5%
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 11.1%
Medical Costs of Obesity, Per Capita (2003) 49 $166
Overweight and Obesity Rates, % Children (2007) 41 27.5%

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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. N
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. N
Indicator
Public Health Funding: Increased or maintained level of funding for public health services from FY 2012-13 to FY 2013-14. N
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. N
Vaccinations: Met the Healthy People 2020 target of 90 percent of children ages 19-35 months receiving recommended ≥3 doses of HBV vaccine. Y
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. Y
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. N
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? N
(10) State covers routine HIV screening under their Medicaid programs. Y
Indicator
(1) Increased or maintained level of funding for public health services from FY 2010-11 to FY 2011-12 Y
(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. Y
(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. N
(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 6
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. N
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. N
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. Y
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. Y
State increased or maintained level of funding for public health services from FY 2007-08 to FY 2008-09 N

The date above indicates when the data became available.

Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding Indicator sources
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program Funding by State (2015) $1,217,406
Nominal FY 2014-2015 (Not Adjusted for Inflation) $154,803,600
FY 2014-2015 Per Capita $94.70
CDC Programs sources
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $201,477
Birth Defects, Developmental Disabilities, Disability and Health $130,153
CDC-Wide Activities and Program Support $683,765
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion $6,886,179
Ebola Response and Preparedness $2,048,064
Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases $595,279
Environmental Health $0
Health Reform - Toxic Substances & Environmental Public Health $0
HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STI and TB Prevention $1,552,279
Immunization and Respiratory Diseases $2,270,063
Injury Prevention and Control $681,099
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health $274,493
Public Health Preparedness and Response $5,081,187
Public Health Scientific Services (PHSS) $185,002
Vaccines for Children $20,478,037
World Trade Center Health Programs (WTC) $0
Grand Total $41,067,077
CDC Per Capita 2015 $24.81
HRSA Programs sources
Primary Health Care $45,123,583
Health Professions $3,685,389
Maternal & Child Health $8,315,929
HIV/AIDS $3,069,184
HRSA Total (All Programs) $61,921,469
HRSA Per Capita Total (All Programs) $37.42
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding Indicator sources
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program Funding by State 2014 $1,218,950
State Public Health Budget FY 2013-2014 $143,890,100
State Public Health Budget Funding Per Capita FY 2013-2014 5 $89.25
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2014 $34,284,324
CDC Per Capita FY 2014 25 $20.98
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2014 $45,944,064
HRSA Funding Per Capita FY 2014 17 $28.11
CDC Programs sources
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $201,477
Birth Defects, Developmental Disabilities, Disability and Health $57,019
CDC-Wide Activities and Program Support $574,164
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion $6,840,838
Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases $522,874
Environmental Health $0
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 $1,542,556
Immunization and Respiratory Diseases $2,284,328
Injury Prevention and Control $707,037
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health $0
Public Health Preparedness and Response $5,028,347
Public Health Scientific Services (PHSS) $302,135
Vaccines for Children $16,223,549
World Trade Center Health Programs (WTC) $0
HRSA Programs sources
Primary Health Care $31,006,886
Health Professions $1,380,917
Maternal & Child Health $8,437,747
HIV/AIDS $3,285,209
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding Indicator sources
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program Funding by State 2013 $2,014,703
State Public Health Budget FY 2012-2013 $143,214,100
State Public Health Budget Funding Per Capita FY 2012-2013 5 $89.75
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2012 $33,358,193
CDC Per Capita FY 2013 22 $20.69
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2013 $36,829,109
HRSA Funding Per Capita FY 2013 23 $22.84
CDC Programs sources
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $219,879
Birth Defects, Developmental Disabilities, Disability and Health $57,573
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion $5,470,867
Environmental Health $0
Infectious Diseases $3,590,600
Injury Prevention and Control $573,280
Occupational Safety & Health $0
PHPF/Other ACA Funds $394,978
Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant $272,064
Public Health Preparedness & Emergency Response $4,902,137
Public Health Scientific Services $357,141
Vaccines for Children $17,219,674
Cross-Cutting Public Health $300,000
Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund $0
World Trade Center Health Program $0
HRSA Programs sources
Primary Health Care $25,622,940
Health Professions $1,316,125
Maternal & Child Health $5,086,732
HIV/AIDS $3,115,878
HRSA Total (All Programs) $36,829,109
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding Indicator sources
HRSA Funding Per Capita FY 2012 18 $27.59
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2012 $44,021,110
CDC Per Capita FY 2012 21 $21.87
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2012 $34,903,102
State Public Health Budget Funding Per Capita FY 2011-2012 3 $90.17
State Public Health Budget FY 2011-2012 $143,890,100
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program Funding by State 2012 $2,114,269
CDC Programs sources
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $219,879
Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities $137,801
Chronic Disease Prevention $5,013,920
Cross-Cutting Public Health $0
Environmental Health $0
Infectious Diseases $3,648,301
Injury Prevention and Control $155,377
Occupational Safety & Health $0
PHPF/Other ACA Funds $1,428,385
Preventive Health and Health Services $285,302
Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund $13,716
Public Health Preparedness & Emergency Response $5,075,426
Vaccines for Children $18,924,995
World Trade Center Health Program $0
HRSA Programs sources
HRSA Total (All Programs) $44,021,110
Primary Health Care $32,348,903
Health Professions $1,284,800
Maternal & Child Health $5,183,563
HIV/AIDS $3,251,530
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding General Indicators sources
State Funding Per Capita FY 2010-11 3 $78.37
State Funding for Public Health FY 2010-11 $122,845,700
Public Health Funding Indicator sources
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program Funding by State 2012 $2,114,269
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2012 22 $22.5
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2012 $44,021,110
HRSA Funding Per Capita FY 2012 18 $27.6
State Public Health Budget FY 2011-2012 $143,890,100
State Public Health Budget Funding Per Capita FY 2011-2012 3 $90.2
CDC Programs sources
CDC Funding Per Capita FY 2011 22 $22.48
CDC Programs sources
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $223,879
Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities $137,801
Cancer $2,293,492
Chronic Disease Prevention/ Health Promotion (All Other) $40,000
Diabetes $276,946
Environmental Health $101,878
Heart Disease $367,070
HIV/AIDS $968,203
Vaccine for Children $20,081,513
Injury Prevention and Control $159,880
Nutrition / Physical Activity $0
Occupational Safety & Health $0
Influenza (including supplemental funding) $0
Public Health Scientific Services (BRFSS) $97,996
School Health $482,792
Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response $5,064,052
Tuberculosis $177,962
Infectious Diseases (All Other) $198,910
Preventive Health Service Block Grants $288,034
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) $396,850
Tobacco $1,701,438
PPHF/Other Affordable Care Act $1,199,777
Section 317 Immunization Program $1,371,551
CDC Programs sources
CDC--Prevention and Public Health Fund/Other ACA $1,199,777
Community Guide/Community Preventive Services Task Force $0
CTGs $0
Comprehensive Chronic Disease Prevention $530,612
Environmental Public Health Tracking $0
Epi and Lab Capacity Program $228,448
HAIs $58,617
Immunization Programs $0
Prevention Research Centers $0
Public Health Infrastructure $300,000
Public Health Prevention Research $0
Public Health Workforce $0
REACH $0
Tobacco $82,100
CDC--Section 317 Immunization Program $1,371,551
HRSA Programs sources
Primary Health Care $32,348,903
Health Professions $1,284,800
Maternal & Child Health $5,183,563
HIV/AIDS $3,251,530
HRSA Total (FY2012) (All Programs) $44,021,110
HRSA Funding Per Capita FY 2012 $27.6
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding General Indicators sources
State Funding Per Capita 3 $76.58
State Funding for Public Health FY 2009-2010 $120,052,700
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program $2,240,733
CDC Programs sources
CDC Funding Per Capita 11 $26.09
CDC--Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $208,398
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2010 $40,892,309
CDC--Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities $81,581
CDC--Cancer $2,362,592
CDC--Chronic Disease Prevention/Health Promotion (All Other) $40,000
CDC--Diabetes $376,067
CDC--Environmental Health $0
CDC--Heart Disease $343,456
CDC--HIV/AIDS $980,426
CDC--Infectious Diseases $371,487
CDC--Influenza (including supplemental funding) $225,653
CDC--Injury Prevention and Control $175,742
CDC--Nutrition / Physical Activity $0
CDC--Occupational Safety & Health $0
CDC--Preventive Health Service Block Grants $372,954
CDC--Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response $5,375,515
CDC--School Health $430,618
CDC--Section 317 Immunization Program $1,265,031
CDC--Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) $403,588
CDC--Tobacco $2,023,117
CDC--Tuberculosis Elimination $181,326
CDC--Vaccine for Children $25,138,091
HRSA Programs sources
HRSA Funding Per Capita 33 $18.76
HRSA HIV/AIDS Grants $2,519,314
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2010 $29,412,232
HRSA Child and Maternal Health Grants $5,091,807
HRSA Primary Health Care Grants $17,729,442
HRSA Health Professions Grants $4,071,669
Related State Economic Indicators sources
Poverty 2006-2008 3 Yr Average (90% Conf Interval) 33 10.6%
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding General Indicators sources
State Funding Per Capita 4 $80.19
State Funding for Public Health FY 2008-2009 $123,963,500
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program $2,103,488
CDC Programs sources
CDC Funding Per Capita 13 $24
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2009 $37,092,734
CDC--Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $216,289
CDC--Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities $81,581
CDC--Cancer $2,376,974
CDC--Chronic Disease Prevention/Health Promotion (All Other) $1,058,791
CDC--Diabetes $565,344
CDC--Environmental Health $0
CDC--Heart Disease $477,056
CDC--HIV/AIDS $942,665
CDC--Infectious Diseases $337,572
CDC--Influenza (including supplemental funding) $210,382
CDC--Injury Prevention and Control $237,903
CDC--Nutrition / Physical Activity $232,000
CDC--Occupational Safety & Health $0
CDC--Preventive Health Service Block Grants $360,505
CDC--Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response $5,229,197
CDC--School Health $719,733
CDC--Section 317 Immunization Program $177,531
CDC--Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) $405,986
CDC--Tobacco $1,542,661
CDC--Tuberculosis Elimination $176,844
CDC--Vaccine for Children $21,743,720
HRSA Programs sources
HRSA Funding Per Capita 23 $25.31
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2009 $39,124,606
HRSA HIV/AIDS Grants $2,118,836
HRSA Child and Maternal Health Grants $4,325,004
HRSA Primary Health Care Grants $28,814,593
HRSA Health Professions Grants $1,164,939
Related State Economic Indicators sources
Poverty 2006-2008 3 Yr Average (90% Conf Interval) 33 10.6%
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding General Indicators sources
State Funding Per Capita 5 $78
State Funding for Public Health FY 2007-2008 $117,390,200
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program $2,277,157
CDC Programs sources
CDC Funding Per Capita 18 $21
CDC--Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $183,331
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2008 $31,958,157
CDC--Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities $0
CDC--Cancer $2,279,043
CDC--Chronic Disease Prevention/Health Promotion (All Other) $569,661
CDC--Diabetes $340,881
CDC--Environmental Health $334,999
CDC--Heart Disease $343,456
CDC--HIV/AIDS $970,580
CDC--Infectious Diseases $524,151
CDC--Influenza (including supplemental funding) $97,458
CDC--Injury Prevention and Control $177,987
CDC--Nutrition / Physical Activity $0
CDC--Occupational Safety & Health $0
CDC--Preventive Health Service Block Grants $360,505
CDC--Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response $5,214,010
CDC--School Health $507,489
CDC--Section 317 Immunization Program $0
CDC--Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) $394,478
CDC--Tobacco $936,825
CDC--Tuberculosis Elimination $176,843
CDC--Vaccine for Children $18,546,460
HRSA Programs sources
HRSA Funding Per Capita 23 $19.43
HRSA HIV/AIDS Grants $2,076,203
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2008 $29,134,290
HRSA Child and Maternal Health Grants $3,925,550
HRSA Primary Health Care Grants $18,072,737
HRSA Health Professions Grants $761,378
Related State Economic Indicators sources
Poverty 2006-2008 3 Yr Average (90% Conf Interval) 39 10%
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