Key Health Data About Maine

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Indicator Rank
Population Facts sources
2015 Census Population Estimates 1,329,328
% Poverty (2014) 30 13.9%
% Uninsured, All Ages (2014) 27 10.1%
% Uninsured, under Age 18 (2014) 15 6.3%
Adult Health Indicators sources
Adult Physical Inactivity Rate (2014) 41 19.7%
AIDS Cumulative Cases Aged 13 and Older (Yr-end 2014) 43 1,395
Alzheimer’s Estimated Cases among 65+ (2015) 39 26,000
Asthma Prevalence (2013) 2 11.9%
Breastfeeding Exclusively at 6 Months—from Births (2011, Percentage) 10 16.6%
Cancer Estimated New Cases (2015) 39 8,810
Chlamydia Rates per 100,000 Population (2014) 50 265.8
Diabetes Percentage (2014) 32 9.5%
Drug Overdose Deaths, Aggregate Rates, Ages 12-25 All Intents (2011-2013) 44 4.7%
Drug Overdose Deaths, Aggregate Rates, All Ages, All Intents (2011-2013) 36 12.2%
Fruit Consumption per day, met recommendation (2013) 42 14.5%
Vegetable Consumption per day, met recommendation (2013) 38 9.6%
Human West Nile Virus, Total Cases (as of January 12, 2016) 43 1
Hypertension, Percentage (2013) 19 33.3%
Obesity Rates (2014) 33 28.2%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates, Ages 65 and Over (2014) 47 74.1%
Seasonal Flu Vaccination Rates, Ages 65 and Over (2014-2015 Flu Season) 35 69.3%
Syphilis, Primary and Secondary Cases, Rates per 100,000 Population (2014) 47 1.2
Tobacco Use – Current Smokers (2014) 23 19.3%
Tuberculosis Number of Cases (2014) 44 14
Child and Adolescent Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases Under Age 13 (Yr-end 2014) 43 9
Asthma - High School Students (2013) 8 25.1
Fruit Indicator High School Students (2013) N/A 32%
Vegetable Indicator High School Students (2013) N/A N/A
Immunization Gap, Precent of Children Aged 19 to 35 Months Without All Immunizations (2014) 51 15.3%
Infant Mortality Rates - Per 1,000 Live Births (2013 Final Data) 8 7
Percent Low Birthweight Babies (2014 Final Data) 31 7.6%
Percent Obese High School Students (2013) N/A 11.6%
Obese: Percent of 10 to 17 Year Olds (2011) 42 12.5%
Pre-Term Births Percent of live births (2014 Final Data) 43 8.4%
Tobacco: Current Smokers High School Students (2013) 24 12.8%
Public High School Dropout Rate (2011-12) 22 3.2%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Primary Care (As of 12/31/14) 67
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Mental Health (As of 12/31/14) 51
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Dental Care (As of 12/31/14) 75
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) -4,200
Indicator Rank
Population Facts sources
2014 Census Population Estimates 1,330,089
% Poverty (2013) 31 14%
% Uninsured, All Ages (2013) 35 11.2%
% Uninsured, under 18 (2013) 22 5.9%
Adult Health Indicators sources
Adult Physical Inactivity Rate (2013) 40 23.3%
AIDS Cumulative Cases Aged 13 and Older (2012 Yr End) 43 1,341
Alzheimer's Estimated Cases among 65+ (2025) 42 28,000
% Asthma Prevalence (2010) 7 15.7%
Percent Exclusive Breastfeeding at 6 Months--from Births (2011) 43 24.7%
Cancer Estimated New Cases (2014) 39 9,270
Chlamydia Rates per 100,000 Population (2013) 50 258.7
Diabetes 2013 Percentage 26 9.6%
Fruits and Vegetables (5 or more times a day) (2011) 41 19.5%
Human West Nile Virus Cases (as of 12/15/14) 43 0
Hypertension (2013) 19 33.3%
Obesity 2013 Percentage 27 28.9%
% Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates 65 and Over (2013) 48 73.8%
% Seasonal Flu Vaccination Rates 65 and Over (2013) 27 66.5%
Syphilis Rates per 100,000 Population (2013) 47 0.8
% Tobacco Use - Current Smokers (2013) 19 20.2%
Tuberculosis Number of Cases (2013) 43 15
Child and Adolescent Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases Under Age 13 (2012 Yr End) 43 9
% Asthma - High School Students (2013) N/A 25.1
Fruit Indicator High School Students (2013) N/A 32%
Vegetable Indicator High School Students (2013) N/A N/A
Immunization Gap, % of Children Aged 19 to 35 Months Without All Immunizations (2013) 21 28.6%
Infant Mortality - Per 1,000 Live Births (2010 Final Data) 36 5.4
% Low Birthweight Babies (2013 Final Data) 34 7.1%
Obese - 2013 High School Students N/A 11.6%
% Obese - 10 to 17 Years Olds 42 12.5%
Pre-Term Births % of live births (2013 Final Data) 47 9.3%
Tobacco: Current Smokers High School Students (2013) 24 12.8%
High School Dropout Rate - % 2011-2012 22 3.2%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Primary Care (As of 12/31/14) 67
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Mental Health (As of 12/31/14) 51
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Dental Care (As of 12/31/14) 75
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) -2,500
Indicator Rank
Population Facts sources
2013 Census Population Estimates 1,328,302
% Poverty (2011-2012 2-Year Average) 33 13.1%
% Uninsured, All Ages (2012) 45 9.5%
% Uninsured, under 18 (2012) 46 3.8%
Adult Health Indicator References sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases Aged 13 and Older (2011 Yr End) 43 1,309
Alzheimer's Estimated Cases among 65+ (2025) 42 28,000
% Asthma Prevalence (2010) 7 15.7%
Cancer Estimated New Cases (2013) 38 9,190
Chlamydia Rates per 100,000 Population (2012) 50 257
Human West Nile Virus Cases (as of 12/03/13) 47 NULL
% Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates 65 and Over (2012) 38 70.7%
% Seasonal Flu Vaccination Rates 65 and Over (2012) 32 61.3%
Syphilis Rates per 100,000 Population (2012) 44 1.3
% Tobacco Use - Current Smokers (2012) 22 20.3%
Tuberculosis Number of Cases (2012) 45 17
Child and Adolescent Health Facts sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases Under Age 13 (2011 Yr End) 43 9
% Asthma - High School Students (2011) N/A 26%
Fruit Indicator High School Students - 2011 (95% Conf Interval) 30.8%
Vegetable Indicator High School Students - 2011 (95% Conf Interval) N/A
Immunization Gap, % of Children Aged 19 to 35 Months Without All Immunizations (2012) 37 27.4%
Infant Mortality - Per 1,000 Live Births (2010 Final Data) 36 5.4
% Low Birthweight Babies (2012 Preliminary Data) 43 6.6%
Pre-Term Births % of live births (2012 Preliminary Data) 48 9.2%
Tobacco: Current Smokers High School Students (2011) 28 15.2%
High School Dropout Rate - % of 9th- to 12th-graders who dropped out of public schools (2009-10) 16 4.2%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Primary Care (As of 12/31/13) 64
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Mental Health (As of 12/31/13) 49
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Dental Care (As of 12/31/13) 73
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) -2,500
F as in Fat Indicators sources
Obesity, % Adults (2012) 28.4
Diabetes, % Adults (2012) 9.7%
Physical Inactivity, % Adults (2012) 20.9%
Hypertension, % Adults (2011) 32.2%
Obesity, % High School Students (2011) 11.5%
Overweight or Obese, % of 10 to 17 Year Olds (2011) 12.5%
Indicator Rank
Population Facts sources
2012 Census Population Estimates 1,329,192
% Poverty (2011) 29 14.1%
% Uninsured, All Ages (2011) 42 10%
% Uninsured, under 18 (2011) 36 6.3%
Adult Health Indicator Resources sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases Aged 13 and Older (2010 Yr End) 43 1,308
Alzheimer's Estimated Cases among 65+ (2025) 42 28,000
% Asthma Prevalence (2010) 7 15.7%
Cancer Estimated New Cases - (2012) 39 8,990
Chlamydia Rates per 100,000 Population (2011) 49 232.9
Human West Nile Virus Cases (as of 12/11/12) 48 1
% Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates 65 and Over (2011) 41 72.7%
% Seasonal Flu Vaccination Rates 65 and Over (2011) 28 61.6%
Syphilis Rates per 100,000 Population (2011) 40 0.9
% Tobacco Use - Current Smokers (2011) 18 22.8%
Tuberculosis Number of Cases (2011) 47 9
Child and Adolescent Health Facts sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases Under Age 13 (2010 Yr End) 43 9
% Asthma - High School Students (2011) N/A 26%
Immunization Gap, % of Children Aged 19 to 35 Months Without All Immunizations (2011) 37 23.4%
Infant Mortality - Per 1,000 Live Births (2009 Final Data) 37 5.6
% Low Birthweight Babies (2011 Preliminary Data) 41 6.7%
Pre-Term Births % of live births (2011 Preliminary Data) 48 9.6%
Tobacco: Current Smokers High School Students (2011) N/A 15.2%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Primary Care (As of 12/31/12) 63
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Mental Health (As of 12/31/12) 49
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Dental Care (As of 12/31/12) 73
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) -2,500
F as in Fat Indicators sources
Obesity, % Adults (2012) 23 28.4%
Diabetes, % Adults (2012) 26 9.7%
Physical Inactivity, % Adults (2012) 36 20.9%
Hypertension, % Adults (2011) 19 32.2%
Obesity, % High School Students (2011) N/A 11.5%
Overweight or Obese, % of 10 to 17 Year Olds (2011) 42 12.5%
Indicator Rank
Key Health General Indicators sources
Total Population 1,328,188
Uninsured, % All Ages (2010) 48 9.4%
Uninsured, % 18 and under (2010) 47 4.4%
Adult Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases, 13 & Older (2009) 43 1,301
Alzheimer's Estimated Cases, 65+ (2025) 42 28,000
Asthma Rates, % Adults (2010) 7 15.7%
Cancer, Estimated New Cases (2011) 39 8,820
Chlamydia, Rates per 100,000 Population (2010) 50 196
Human West Nile Virus, New Cases (2011) 44 0
Seasonal Flu Vaccination Rates 65+ (2010) 45 72%
Syphilis, Rates per 100,000 Population (2010) 34 2.4
Tobacco, % of Adult Current Smokers (2010) 23 18.2%
Tuberculosis, Number of Cases (2010) 48 8
Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates, 65 and Over (2010) 42 71.8%
Child and Adolescent Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases, under 13 (2009) 43 8
Asthma Rates, % High School Students (2009) 26.3%
Immunization Gap, Children Aged 19 to 35 Months without All Immunizations (2010) 17 33
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) 18.1%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Primary Care (FY 2011) 78
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Mental Health (FY 2011) 45
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Dental Care (FY 2011) 75
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) -2,500
F as in Fat Indicators sources
Diabetes, % Adults (2011) 24 9.6%
Hypertension, % Adults (2011) 19 32.2%
Obesity, % Adults (2011) 25 27.8%
Physical Inactivity, % Adults (2011) 38 23%
Exclusive Breastfeeding, % at 6 Months (from Births 2009^) 22 15.2%
Fruit and Vegetable Intake, % Adults 5 or more times a day (2011) 41 19.5%
Obesity, % High School Students (2010) N/A 11.5%
Overweight or Obese, % of 10 to 17 Year Olds (2007) 39 28.2%
Fruit Intake, % High School Students 2 or more times a day (2011) N/A 30.8%
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 1,328,361
Uninsured, % All Ages (2009) 46 10.2%
Uninsured, % 18 and under (2009) 48 4%
Adult Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases, 13 & Older (2008) 43 1,220
Alzheimer's Estimated Cases, 65+ (2010) 41 25,000
Asthma Rates, % Adults (2007-09 average) 5 15.4%
Cancer, Estimated New Cases (2010) 39 8,650
Chlamydia, Rates per 100,000 Population (2009) 50 184.7
Human West Nile Virus, New Cases (2010) 41 0
Syphilis, Rates per 100,000 Population (2009) 46 30
Tobacco, % of Adult Current Smokers (2007-2009 average) 26 18.5%
Tuberculosis, Number of Cases (2009) 47 9
Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates, 65 and Over (2007-2009 average) 48 71.6%
Child and Adolescent Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases, under 13 (2008) 44 8
Asthma Rates (Lifetime), % High School Students (2009) N/A 26.3%
Immunization Gap, Children Aged 19 to 35 Months without All Immunizations (2009) 4 47.5
Infant Mortality per 1,000 Live Births (2007) 37 6.3
Low Birth Weight Babies (2007) 45 6.3
Pre-Term Labor, % of Live Births Born Pre-Term (2007) 43 10.6%
Tobacco, % High School Students Current Tobacco Use (2009) N/A 18.1%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Primary Care (FY 2010) 36 78
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Mental Health (FY 2010) 37 42
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Dental Care (FY 2010) 26 73
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) 33 -2,500
F as in Fat Indicators sources
Obesity Rates, % Adults (2008-10 average) 27 26.5%
Hypertension Rates, % Adults (2005-09 average) 21 28.1%
Diabetes Rates, % Adults (2008-10 average) 25 8.4%
Adult Physical Inactivity (2008-10 average) 37 22.2%
Percent Exclusive Breastfeeding at 6 Months – from Births 2007 38 18.2%
Fruit and Vegetable Intake, Adults (2009) 47 28.4%
Obesity Rates, % High School Students (2009) N/A 12.5%
Fruit and Vegetable Intake, % Students (2009) N/A N/A
Medical Costs of Obesity, Per Capita (2003) 17 $0
Obesity Rates, % Children (2007) 37 12.9%
Indicator Rank
Key Health General Indicators sources
Total Population 1,316,456
Uninsured, % All Ages (2009) 47 9%
Uninsured, % 18 and under (2009) 47 5%
Adult Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases, 13 & Older (2008) 43 1,110
Alzheimer's Estimated Cases, 65+ (2010) 41 25,000
Asthma Rates, % Adults (2007-09 average) 5 15%
Cancer, Estimated New Cases (2010) 38 8,140
Chlamydia, Rates per 100,000 Population (2009) 48 192
Human West Nile Virus, New Cases (2010) 43 0
Syphilis, Rates per 100,000 Population (2009) 44 0.7
Tobacco, % of Adult Current Smokers (2007-2009 average) 20 21%
Tuberculosis, Number of Cases (2009) 43 19
Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates, 65 and Over (2007-2009 average) N/A 0%
Child and Adolescent Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases, under 13 (2008) 43 8
Asthma Rates (Lifetime), % High School Students (2009) N/A 26%
Immunization Gap, Children Aged 19 to 35 Months without All Immunizations (2009) 10 27.1
Infant Mortality per 1,000 Live Births (2007) 25 7
Low Birth Weight Babies (2007) 45 6.8
Pre-Term Labor, % of Live Births Born Pre-Term (2007) 44 11%
Tobacco, % High School Students Current Tobacco Use (2009) N/A 21%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Primary Care (FY 2010) 35 75
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Mental Health (FY 2010) 39 30
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Dental Care (FY 2010) 30 60
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) 33 -2,500
F as in Fat Indicators sources
Obesity Rates, % Adults (2007-09 average) 29 25.8%
Hypertension Rates, % Adults (2005-09 average) 21 28.1%
Diabetes Rates, % Adults (2007-09 average) 27 8.1%
Adult Physical Inactivity (2007-09 average) 38 21.4%
Percent Exclusive Breastfeeding at 6 Months from Births 2007 38 N/A
Fruit Intake, Adults (2009) 41 0%
Vegetable Intake, Adults (2009) 49 41%
Obesity Rates, % High School Students (2009) N/A 12.5%
Fruit and Vegetable Intake, % Students (2009) 41 49%
Medical Costs of Obesity, Per Capita (2003) 17 $273
Obesity Rates, % Children (2007) 37 12.9%
Indicator Rank
Key Health General Indicators sources
Total Population 1,317,207
Uninsured, % All Ages (2009) 47 9.3%
Uninsured, % 18 and under (2009) 43 6.4%
Adult Health Indicators sources
Cancer, Estimated New Cases (2010) 38 8,140
Chlamydia, Rates per 100,000 Population (2009) 49 174.5
Human West Nile Virus, New Cases (2010) 44 0
Syphilis, Rates per 100,000 Population (2009) 43 0.7
Child and Adolescent Health Indicators sources
Immunization Gap, Children Aged 19 to 35 Months without All Immunizations (2009) 21 24.3
Low Birth Weight Babies (2007) 45 6.8
Pre-Term Labor, % of Live Births Born Pre-Term (2007) 43 10.7%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Primary Care (FY 2010) 35 74
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Mental Health (FY 2010) 36 30
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Dental Care (FY 2010) 25 59
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) 33 -2,500
F as in Fat Indicators sources
Obesity Rates, % Adults (2006-08 average) 35 24.7%
Hypertension Rates, % Adults (2003-07 average) 22 27.6%
Diabetes Rates, % Adults (2007-09 average) 30 7.7%
Adult Physical Inactivity (2006-08 average) 39 21.3%
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 12.8%
Medical Costs of Obesity, Per Capita (2003) 17 $273
Overweight and Obesity Rates, % Children (2007) 39 28.2%

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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). Y
Climate Change and Infectious Disease: State currently has climate change adaptation plans completed. Y
Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections: State reduced the standardized infection ratio (SIR) for central line-associated blood stream infections between 2012 to 2013. Y
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. 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. 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. Y
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. Y
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. Y
(4) State vaccinated at least half of their population (ages 6 months and older) for the seasonal flu in 2012. Y
(5) State has a complete climate change adaptation plan that include focusing on the impact of human health. Y
(6) State mandates that healthcare facilities in their state report healthcare-associated infections. Y
(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%? N
(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. 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. Y
(5) State has a complete climate change adaptation plan. Y
(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. N
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. Y
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. N
State requires all licensed childcare facilities to have a multi-hazard written evacuation and relocation plan. Y
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

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Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding Indicator sources
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program Funding by State (2015) $1,078,955
Nominal FY 2014-2015 (Not Adjusted for Inflation) $28,852,183
FY 2014-2015 Per Capita $21.70
CDC Programs sources
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $0
Birth Defects, Developmental Disabilities, Disability and Health $144,875
CDC-Wide Activities and Program Support $1,363,424
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion $8,529,393
Ebola Response and Preparedness $1,908,041
Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases $1,293,238
Environmental Health $1,580,937
Health Reform - Toxic Substances & Environmental Public Health $0
HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STI and TB Prevention $1,608,146
Immunization and Respiratory Diseases $2,147,295
Injury Prevention and Control $446,966
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health $0
Public Health Preparedness and Response $4,870,894
Public Health Scientific Services (PHSS) $251,518
Vaccines for Children $12,683,526
World Trade Center Health Programs (WTC) $0
Grand Total $36,828,253
CDC Per Capita 2015 $27.70
HRSA Programs sources
Primary Health Care $40,144,011
Health Professions $2,815,109
Maternal & Child Health $5,711,148
HIV/AIDS $2,836,574
HRSA Total (All Programs) $55,870,536
HRSA Per Capita Total (All Programs) $42.03
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding Indicator sources
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program Funding by State 2014 $1,076,998
State Public Health Budget FY 2013-2014 $27,469,065
State Public Health Budget Funding Per Capita FY 2013-2014 33 $20.68
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2014 $35,077,580
CDC Per Capita FY 2014 11 $26.37
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2014 $53,814,050
HRSA Funding Per Capita FY 2014 3 $40.46
CDC Programs sources
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $0
Birth Defects, Developmental Disabilities, Disability and Health $122,924
CDC-Wide Activities and Program Support $1,648,757
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion $8,687,075
Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases $851,224
Environmental Health $1,876,701
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 $1,904,915
Immunization and Respiratory Diseases $2,060,714
Injury Prevention and Control $468,946
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health $0
Public Health Preparedness and Response $4,925,847
Public Health Scientific Services (PHSS) $215,523
Vaccines for Children $12,314,954
World Trade Center Health Programs (WTC) $0
HRSA Programs sources
Primary Health Care $29,783,110
Health Professions $3,010,729
Maternal & Child Health $14,103,948
HIV/AIDS $2,938,454
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding Indicator sources
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program Funding by State 2013 $1,783,552
State Public Health Budget FY 2012-2013 $27,046,561
State Public Health Budget Funding Per Capita FY 2012-2013 30 $20.35
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2012 $33,813,199
CDC Per Capita FY 2013 9 $25.46
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2013 $43,802,200
HRSA Funding Per Capita FY 2013 5 $32.98
CDC Programs sources
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $0
Birth Defects, Developmental Disabilities, Disability and Health $122,891
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion $5,714,596
Environmental Health $667,446
Infectious Diseases $4,336,150
Injury Prevention and Control $138,363
Occupational Safety & Health $133,404
PHPF/Other ACA Funds $3,269,026
Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant $758,519
Public Health Preparedness & Emergency Response $4,848,530
Public Health Scientific Services $358,985
Vaccines for Children $13,339,778
Cross-Cutting Public Health $0
Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund $125,511
World Trade Center Health Program $0
HRSA Programs sources
Primary Health Care $22,751,944
Health Professions $2,548,445
Maternal & Child Health $12,533,018
HIV/AIDS $2,768,313
HRSA Total (All Programs) $43,802,200
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding Indicator sources
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program Funding by State 2012 $1,867,923
State Public Health Budget FY 2011-2012 $29,708,338
State Public Health Budget Funding Per Capita FY 2011-2012 30 $22.35
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2012 $39,946,126
CDC Per Capita FY 2012 7 $30.05
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2012 $45,380,118
HRSA Funding Per Capita FY 2012 6 $34.14
CDC Programs sources
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $0
Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities $153,949
Chronic Disease Prevention $6,601,538
Cross-Cutting Public Health $310,000
Environmental Health $635,032
Infectious Diseases $4,758,323
Injury Prevention and Control $153,092
Occupational Safety & Health $0
PHPF/Other ACA Funds $10,326,865
Preventive Health and Health Services $658,506
Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund $25,446
Public Health Preparedness & Emergency Response $4,785,322
Vaccines for Children $11,538,053
World Trade Center Health Program $0
HRSA Programs sources
HRSA Total (All Programs) $45,380,118
Primary Health Care $23,404,143
Health Professions $3,782,762
Maternal & Child Health $12,299,475
HIV/AIDS $2,975,021
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding General Indicators sources
State Funding Per Capita FY 2010-11 30 $23.66
State Funding for Public Health FY 2010-11 $31,434,509
Public Health Funding Indicator sources
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program Funding by State 2012 $1,867,923
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2012 10 $26.5
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2012 $45,380,118
HRSA Funding Per Capita FY 2012 6 $34.1
State Public Health Budget FY 2011-2012 $29,708,338
State Public Health Budget Funding Per Capita FY 2011-2012 30 $22.4
CDC Programs sources
CDC Funding Per Capita FY 2011 10 $26.48
CDC Programs sources
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $0
Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities $157,334
Cancer $3,236,516
Chronic Disease Prevention/ Health Promotion (All Other) $684,892
Diabetes $302,353
Environmental Health $1,028,595
Heart Disease $1,101,229
HIV/AIDS $2,230,943
Vaccine for Children $10,461,885
Injury Prevention and Control $357,159
Nutrition / Physical Activity $0
Occupational Safety & Health $100,000
Influenza (including supplemental funding) $0
Public Health Scientific Services (BRFSS) $91,622
School Health $207,016
Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response $4,951,269
Tuberculosis $176,514
Infectious Diseases (All Other) $292,328
Preventive Health Service Block Grants $676,899
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) $278,245
Tobacco $1,143,175
PPHF/Other Affordable Care Act $5,855,468
Section 317 Immunization Program $1,837,645
CDC Programs sources
CDC--Prevention and Public Health Fund/Other ACA $5,855,468
Community Guide/Community Preventive Services Task Force $0
CTGs $1,318,301
Comprehensive Chronic Disease Prevention $551,920
Environmental Public Health Tracking $1,004,719
Epi and Lab Capacity Program $692,911
HAIs $71,472
Immunization Programs $1,292,520
Prevention Research Centers $0
Public Health Infrastructure $843,182
Public Health Prevention Research $0
Public Health Workforce $0
REACH $0
Tobacco $80,443
CDC--Section 317 Immunization Program $1,837,645
HRSA Programs sources
Primary Health Care $23,404,143
Health Professions $3,782,762
Maternal & Child Health $12,299,475
HIV/AIDS $2,975,021
HRSA Total (FY2012) (All Programs) $45,380,118
HRSA Funding Per Capita FY 2012 $34.1
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding General Indicators sources
State Funding Per Capita 28 $29.81
State Funding for Public Health FY 2009-2010 $39,601,161
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program $2,068,743
CDC Programs sources
CDC Funding Per Capita 15 $24.74
CDC--Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $0
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2010 $32,867,342
CDC--Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities $150,000
CDC--Cancer $3,410,972
CDC--Chronic Disease Prevention/Health Promotion (All Other) $520,257
CDC--Diabetes $390,336
CDC--Environmental Health $2,147,754
CDC--Heart Disease $1,141,012
CDC--HIV/AIDS $2,092,062
CDC--Infectious Diseases $504,790
CDC--Influenza (including supplemental funding) $233,251
CDC--Injury Prevention and Control $497,509
CDC--Nutrition / Physical Activity $0
CDC--Occupational Safety & Health $0
CDC--Preventive Health Service Block Grants $890,792
CDC--Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response $5,146,572
CDC--School Health $182,082
CDC--Section 317 Immunization Program $1,904,244
CDC--Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) $276,811
CDC--Tobacco $1,313,805
CDC--Tuberculosis Elimination $179,671
CDC--Vaccine for Children $9,740,128
HRSA Programs sources
HRSA Funding Per Capita 17 $24.84
HRSA HIV/AIDS Grants $2,697,206
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2010 $33,000,201
HRSA Child and Maternal Health Grants $6,365,549
HRSA Primary Health Care Grants $19,031,168
HRSA Health Professions Grants $4,906,278
Related State Economic Indicators sources
Poverty 2006-2008 3 Yr Average (90% Conf Interval) 28 11%
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding General Indicators sources
State Funding Per Capita 29 $25.78
State Funding for Public Health FY 2008-2009 $33,983,169
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program $1,945,059
CDC Programs sources
CDC Funding Per Capita 15 $23.43
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2009 $30,892,892
CDC--Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $0
CDC--Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities $150,000
CDC--Cancer $3,556,396
CDC--Chronic Disease Prevention/Health Promotion (All Other) $505,058
CDC--Diabetes $340,473
CDC--Environmental Health $1,869,366
CDC--Heart Disease $1,155,913
CDC--HIV/AIDS $1,957,678
CDC--Infectious Diseases $472,665
CDC--Influenza (including supplemental funding) $257,556
CDC--Injury Prevention and Control $501,812
CDC--Nutrition / Physical Activity $0
CDC--Occupational Safety & Health $0
CDC--Preventive Health Service Block Grants $859,434
CDC--Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response $4,912,227
CDC--School Health $207,016
CDC--Section 317 Immunization Program $322,255
CDC--Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) $276,921
CDC--Tobacco $1,324,942
CDC--Tuberculosis Elimination $178,335
CDC--Vaccine for Children $12,044,845
HRSA Programs sources
HRSA Funding Per Capita 7 $41.83
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2009 $55,142,830
HRSA HIV/AIDS Grants $2,662,033
HRSA Child and Maternal Health Grants $6,065,730
HRSA Primary Health Care Grants $31,881,052
HRSA Health Professions Grants $1,306,245
Related State Economic Indicators sources
Poverty 2006-2008 3 Yr Average (90% Conf Interval) 28 11%
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding General Indicators sources
State Funding Per Capita 30 $27
State Funding for Public Health FY 2007-2008 $35,326,645
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program $2,101,569
CDC Programs sources
CDC Funding Per Capita 11 $24
CDC--Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $0
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2008 $30,970,487
CDC--Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities $150,000
CDC--Cancer $2,797,335
CDC--Chronic Disease Prevention/Health Promotion (All Other) $748,119
CDC--Diabetes $370,800
CDC--Environmental Health $1,552,246
CDC--Heart Disease $225,698
CDC--HIV/AIDS $1,839,179
CDC--Infectious Diseases $555,058
CDC--Influenza (including supplemental funding) $1,594,791
CDC--Injury Prevention and Control $299,528
CDC--Nutrition / Physical Activity $0
CDC--Occupational Safety & Health $0
CDC--Preventive Health Service Block Grants $859,434
CDC--Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response $4,976,106
CDC--School Health $231,948
CDC--Section 317 Immunization Program $0
CDC--Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) $252,843
CDC--Tobacco $794,968
CDC--Tuberculosis Elimination $178,351
CDC--Vaccine for Children $13,544,083
HRSA Programs sources
HRSA Funding Per Capita 19 $20.60
HRSA HIV/AIDS Grants $2,437,372
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2008 $27,135,738
HRSA Child and Maternal Health Grants $5,842,473
HRSA Primary Health Care Grants $12,917,586
HRSA Health Professions Grants $1,023,333
Related State Economic Indicators sources
Poverty 2006-2008 3 Yr Average (90% Conf Interval) 26 11%
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