Key Health Data About New York

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Indicator Rank
Population Facts sources
2015 Census Population Estimates 19,795,791
% Poverty (2014) 21 15.6%
% Uninsured, All Ages (2014) 34 8.7%
% Uninsured, under Age 18 (2014) 42 3.3%
Adult Health Indicators sources
Adult Physical Inactivity Rate (2014) 11 25.9%
AIDS Cumulative Cases Aged 13 and Older (Yr-end 2014) 1 203,817
Alzheimer’s Estimated Cases among 65+ (2015) 3 380,000
Asthma Prevalence (2013) 15 9.7%
Breastfeeding Exclusively at 6 Months—from Births (2011, Percentage) 34 23.2%
Cancer Estimated New Cases (2015) 4 107,840
Chlamydia Rates per 100,000 Population (2014) 12 502.8
Diabetes Percentage (2014) 26 10%
Drug Overdose Deaths, Aggregate Rates, Ages 12-25 All Intents (2011-2013) 29 6.9%
Drug Overdose Deaths, Aggregate Rates, All Ages, All Intents (2011-2013) 44 10.4%
Fruit Consumption per day, met recommendation (2013) 50 15.5%
Vegetable Consumption per day, met recommendation (2013) 30 8.8%
Human West Nile Virus, Total Cases (as of January 12, 2016) 8 52
Hypertension, Percentage (2013) 25 31.5%
Obesity Rates (2014) 39 27%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates, Ages 65 and Over (2014) 6 65.4%
Seasonal Flu Vaccination Rates, Ages 65 and Over (2014-2015 Flu Season) 22 66.5%
Syphilis, Primary and Secondary Cases, Rates per 100,000 Population (2014) 7 8.8
Tobacco Use – Current Smokers (2014) 24 19.1%
Tuberculosis Number of Cases (2014) 3 787
Child and Adolescent Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases Under Age 13 (Yr-end 2014) 1 2,443
Asthma - High School Students (2013) 26 22.2
Fruit Indicator High School Students (2013) N/A 33.2%
Vegetable Indicator High School Students (2013) N/A N/A
Immunization Gap, Precent of Children Aged 19 to 35 Months Without All Immunizations (2014) 19 29.3%
Infant Mortality Rates - Per 1,000 Live Births (2013 Final Data) 43 4.9
Percent Low Birthweight Babies (2014 Final Data) 28 7.9%
Percent Obese High School Students (2013) N/A 10.6%
Obese: Percent of 10 to 17 Year Olds (2011) 25 14.5%
Pre-Term Births Percent of live births (2014 Final Data) 36 8.9%
Tobacco: Current Smokers High School Students (2013) 35 10.6%
Public High School Dropout Rate (2011-12) 16 3.8%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Primary Care (As of 12/31/14) 179
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Mental Health (As of 12/31/14) 152
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Dental Care (As of 12/31/14) 133
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) -36,600
Indicator Rank
Population Facts sources
2014 Census Population Estimates 19,746,227
% Poverty (2013) 21 16%
% Uninsured, All Ages (2013) 38 10.7%
% Uninsured, under 18 (2013) 45 4%
Adult Health Indicators sources
Adult Physical Inactivity Rate (2013) 21 26.7%
AIDS Cumulative Cases Aged 13 and Older (2012 Yr End) 1 199,548
Alzheimer's Estimated Cases among 65+ (2025) 4 350,000
% Asthma Prevalence (2010) 15 14.7%
Percent Exclusive Breastfeeding at 6 Months--from Births (2011) 21 16.9%
Cancer Estimated New Cases (2014) 4 107,200
Chlamydia Rates per 100,000 Population (2013) 14 489.5
Diabetes 2013 Percentage 17 10.6%
Fruits and Vegetables (5 or more times a day) (2011) 44 19.9%
Human West Nile Virus Cases (as of 12/15/14) 14 20
Hypertension (2013) 25 31.5%
Obesity 2013 Percentage 42 25.4%
% Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates 65 and Over (2013) 6 65.1%
% Seasonal Flu Vaccination Rates 65 and Over (2013) 25 65.5%
Syphilis Rates per 100,000 Population (2013) 7 7.5
% Tobacco Use - Current Smokers (2013) 39 16.6%
Tuberculosis Number of Cases (2013) 3 872
Child and Adolescent Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases Under Age 13 (2012 Yr End) 1 2,431
% Asthma - High School Students (2013) N/A 22.2
Fruit Indicator High School Students (2013) N/A 33.2%
Vegetable Indicator High School Students (2013) N/A N/A
Immunization Gap, % of Children Aged 19 to 35 Months Without All Immunizations (2013) 32 25.7%
Infant Mortality - Per 1,000 Live Births (2010 Final Data) 39 5.1
% Low Birthweight Babies (2013 Final Data) 25 8%
Obese - 2013 High School Students N/A 10.6%
% Obese - 10 to 17 Years Olds 25 14.5%
Pre-Term Births % of live births (2013 Final Data) 32 10.7%
Tobacco: Current Smokers High School Students (2013) 35 10.6%
High School Dropout Rate - % 2011-2012 16 3.8%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Primary Care (As of 12/31/14) 176
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Mental Health (As of 12/31/14) 148
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Dental Care (As of 12/31/14) 129
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) -21,500
Indicator Rank
Population Facts sources
2013 Census Population Estimates 19,651,127
% Poverty (2011-2012 2-Year Average) 13 16.6%
% Uninsured, All Ages (2012) 40 11.3%
% Uninsured, under 18 (2012) 36 5.6%
Adult Health Indicator References sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases Aged 13 and Older (2011 Yr End) 1 202,741
Alzheimer's Estimated Cases among 65+ (2025) 4 350,000
% Asthma Prevalence (2010) 15 14.7%
Cancer Estimated New Cases (2013) 4 108,760
Chlamydia Rates per 100,000 Population (2012) 12 516.5
Human West Nile Virus Cases (as of 12/03/13) 20 26
% Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates 65 and Over (2012) 16 67.1%
% Seasonal Flu Vaccination Rates 65 and Over (2012) 10 55.1%
Syphilis Rates per 100,000 Population (2012) 7 6.3
% Tobacco Use - Current Smokers (2012) 46 16.2%
Tuberculosis Number of Cases (2012) 3 866
Child and Adolescent Health Facts sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases Under Age 13 (2011 Yr End) 1 2,457
% Asthma - High School Students (2011) N/A 21.3%
Fruit Indicator High School Students - 2011 (95% Conf Interval) 36.8%
Vegetable Indicator High School Students - 2011 (95% Conf Interval) N/A
Immunization Gap, % of Children Aged 19 to 35 Months Without All Immunizations (2012) 8 36.3%
Infant Mortality - Per 1,000 Live Births (2010 Final Data) 39 5.1
% Low Birthweight Babies (2012 Preliminary Data) 29 7.9%
Pre-Term Births % of live births (2012 Preliminary Data) 35 10.7%
Tobacco: Current Smokers High School Students (2011) 39 12.5%
High School Dropout Rate - % of 9th- to 12th-graders who dropped out of public schools (2009-10) 22 3.6%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Primary Care (As of 12/31/13) 179
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Mental Health (As of 12/31/13) 135
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Dental Care (As of 12/31/13) 123
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) -21,500
F as in Fat Indicators sources
Obesity, % Adults (2012) 23.6
Diabetes, % Adults (2012) 9.7%
Physical Inactivity, % Adults (2012) 24.7%
Hypertension, % Adults (2011) 30.6%
Obesity, % High School Students (2011) 11%
Overweight or Obese, % of 10 to 17 Year Olds (2011) 14.5%
Indicator Rank
Population Facts sources
2012 Census Population Estimates 19,570,261
% Poverty (2011) 22 16%
% Uninsured, All Ages (2011) 37 12.2%
% Uninsured, under 18 (2011) 32 6.6%
Adult Health Indicator Resources sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases Aged 13 and Older (2010 Yr End) 1 199,176
Alzheimer's Estimated Cases among 65+ (2025) 4 350,000
% Asthma Prevalence (2010) 15 14.7%
Cancer Estimated New Cases - (2012) 4 109,440
Chlamydia Rates per 100,000 Population (2011) 11 530.3
Human West Nile Virus Cases (as of 12/11/12) 13 107
% Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates 65 and Over (2011) 4 65.2%
% Seasonal Flu Vaccination Rates 65 and Over (2011) 22 60%
Syphilis Rates per 100,000 Population (2011) 10 5.6
% Tobacco Use - Current Smokers (2011) 44 18.1%
Tuberculosis Number of Cases (2011) 3 910
Child and Adolescent Health Facts sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases Under Age 13 (2010 Yr End) 1 2,437
% Asthma - High School Students (2011) N/A 21.3%
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) 41 5.3
% Low Birthweight Babies (2011 Preliminary Data) 26 8.1%
Pre-Term Births % of live births (2011 Preliminary Data) 32 10.9%
Tobacco: Current Smokers High School Students (2011) N/A 12.5%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Primary Care (As of 12/31/12) 178
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Mental Health (As of 12/31/12) 132
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Dental Care (As of 12/31/12) 120
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) -21,500
F as in Fat Indicators sources
Obesity, % Adults (2012) 47 23.6%
Diabetes, % Adults (2012) 26 9.7%
Physical Inactivity, % Adults (2012) 15 24.7%
Hypertension, % Adults (2011) 28 30.6%
Obesity, % High School Students (2011) N/A 11%
Overweight or Obese, % of 10 to 17 Year Olds (2011) 25 14.5%
Indicator Rank
Key Health General Indicators sources
Total Population 19,465,197
Uninsured, % All Ages (2010) 21 15%
Uninsured, % 18 and under (2010) 28 7.9%
Adult Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases, 13 & Older (2009) 1 199,433
Alzheimer's Estimated Cases, 65+ (2025) 4 350,000
Asthma Rates, % Adults (2010) 15 14.7%
Cancer, Estimated New Cases (2011) 3 107,260
Chlamydia, Rates per 100,000 Population (2010) 9 511
Human West Nile Virus, New Cases (2011) 3 43
Seasonal Flu Vaccination Rates 65+ (2010) 30 68.3%
Syphilis, Rates per 100,000 Population (2010) 9 5.6
Tobacco, % of Adult Current Smokers (2010) 37 15.5%
Tuberculosis, Number of Cases (2010) 3 954
Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates, 65 and Over (2010) 9 66.1%
Child and Adolescent Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases, under 13 (2009) 1 2,438
Asthma Rates, % High School Students (2009) 23.2%
Immunization Gap, Children Aged 19 to 35 Months without All Immunizations (2010) 4 38.4
Infant Mortality per 1,000 Live Births (2008) 28 6
Low Birth Weight Babies (2009) 17 8
Pre-Term Labor, % of Live Births Born Pre-Term (2009) 19 12%
Tobacco, % High School Students Current Tobacco Use (2009) 14.8%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Primary Care (FY 2011) 196
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Mental Health (FY 2011) 151
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Dental Care (FY 2011) 136
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) -21,500
F as in Fat Indicators sources
Diabetes, % Adults (2011) 11 10.4%
Hypertension, % Adults (2011) 28 30.6%
Obesity, % Adults (2011) 42 24.5%
Physical Inactivity, % Adults (2011) 24 26.2%
Exclusive Breastfeeding, % at 6 Months (from Births 2009^) 23 15.3%
Fruit and Vegetable Intake, % Adults 5 or more times a day (2011) 44 19.9%
Obesity, % High School Students (2010) N/A 11%
Overweight or Obese, % of 10 to 17 Year Olds (2007) 18 32.9%
Fruit Intake, % High School Students 2 or more times a day (2011) N/A 36.8%
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 19,378,102
Uninsured, % All Ages (2009) 25 14.8%
Uninsured, % 18 and under (2009) 33 7.5%
Adult Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases, 13 & Older (2008) 1 190,363
Alzheimer's Estimated Cases, 65+ (2010) 4 320,000
Asthma Rates, % Adults (2007-09 average) 15 14.1%
Cancer, Estimated New Cases (2010) 3 103,340
Chlamydia, Rates per 100,000 Population (2009) 11 472.4
Human West Nile Virus, New Cases (2010) 2 127
Syphilis, Rates per 100,000 Population (2009) 10 6.1
Tobacco, % of Adult Current Smokers (2007-2009 average) 33 17.9%
Tuberculosis, Number of Cases (2009) 3 1,006
Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates, 65 and Over (2007-2009 average) 9 65%
Child and Adolescent Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases, under 13 (2008) 1 2,390
Asthma Rates (Lifetime), % High School Students (2009) N/A 23.2%
Immunization Gap, Children Aged 19 to 35 Months without All Immunizations (2009) 29 30.9
Infant Mortality per 1,000 Live Births (2007) 42 5.6
Low Birth Weight Babies (2007) 28 8.1
Pre-Term Labor, % of Live Births Born Pre-Term (2007) 29 12.3%
Tobacco, % High School Students Current Tobacco Use (2009) N/A 14.8%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Primary Care (FY 2010) 8 185
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Mental Health (FY 2010) 4 143
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Dental Care (FY 2010) 13 127
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) 4 -21,500
F as in Fat Indicators sources
Obesity Rates, % Adults (2008-10 average) 41 24.7%
Hypertension Rates, % Adults (2005-09 average) 28 27.1%
Diabetes Rates, % Adults (2008-10 average) 23 8.7%
Adult Physical Inactivity (2008-10 average) 19 25.5%
Percent Exclusive Breastfeeding at 6 Months – from Births 2007 29 14.4%
Fruit and Vegetable Intake, Adults (2009) 43 26.8%
Obesity Rates, % High School Students (2009) N/A 11%
Fruit and Vegetable Intake, % Students (2009) N/A N/A
Medical Costs of Obesity, Per Capita (2003) 5 $0
Obesity Rates, % Children (2007) 16 17.1%
Indicator Rank
Key Health General Indicators sources
Total Population 19,490,297
Uninsured, % All Ages (2009) 27 13%
Uninsured, % 18 and under (2009) 27 9%
Adult Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases, 13 & Older (2008) 1 174,908
Alzheimer's Estimated Cases, 65+ (2010) 4 320,000
Asthma Rates, % Adults (2007-09 average) 15 14%
Cancer, Estimated New Cases (2010) 3 97,130
Chlamydia, Rates per 100,000 Population (2009) 12 418
Human West Nile Virus, New Cases (2010) 7 44
Syphilis, Rates per 100,000 Population (2009) 8 6
Tobacco, % of Adult Current Smokers (2007-2009 average) 33 19%
Tuberculosis, Number of Cases (2009) 3 1,175
Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates, 65 and Over (2007-2009 average) N/A 0%
Child and Adolescent Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases, under 13 (2008) 1 2,354
Asthma Rates (Lifetime), % High School Students (2009) N/A 24%
Immunization Gap, Children Aged 19 to 35 Months without All Immunizations (2009) 31 22.2
Infant Mortality per 1,000 Live Births (2007) 40 6
Low Birth Weight Babies (2007) 23 8.3
Pre-Term Labor, % of Live Births Born Pre-Term (2007) 30 12%
Tobacco, % High School Students Current Tobacco Use (2009) N/A 18%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Primary Care (FY 2010) 9 175
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Mental Health (FY 2010) 4 126
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Dental Care (FY 2010) 11 104
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) 4 -21,500
F as in Fat Indicators sources
Obesity Rates, % Adults (2007-09 average) 36 25.1%
Hypertension Rates, % Adults (2005-09 average) 28 27.1%
Diabetes Rates, % Adults (2007-09 average) 20 8.5%
Adult Physical Inactivity (2007-09 average) 14 25.7%
Percent Exclusive Breastfeeding at 6 Months from Births 2007 29 N/A
Fruit Intake, Adults (2009) 48 0%
Vegetable Intake, Adults (2009) 18 48%
Obesity Rates, % High School Students (2009) N/A 11%
Fruit and Vegetable Intake, % Students (2009) 48 18%
Medical Costs of Obesity, Per Capita (2003) 5 $317
Obesity Rates, % Children (2007) 16 17.1%
Indicator Rank
Key Health General Indicators sources
Total Population 19,297,729
Uninsured, % All Ages (2009) 24 14%
Uninsured, % 18 and under (2009) 32 8.4%
Adult Health Indicators sources
Cancer, Estimated New Cases (2010) 3 97,130
Chlamydia, Rates per 100,000 Population (2009) 21 356.9
Human West Nile Virus, New Cases (2010) 26 21
Syphilis, Rates per 100,000 Population (2009) 12 3.8
Child and Adolescent Health Indicators sources
Immunization Gap, Children Aged 19 to 35 Months without All Immunizations (2009) 35 21.3
Low Birth Weight Babies (2007) 23 8.3
Pre-Term Labor, % of Live Births Born Pre-Term (2007) 32 12.1%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Primary Care (FY 2010) 8 171
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Mental Health (FY 2010) 4 121
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Dental Care (FY 2010) 11 101
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) 4 -21,500
F as in Fat Indicators sources
Obesity Rates, % Adults (2006-08 average) 37 24.5%
Hypertension Rates, % Adults (2003-07 average) 26 27%
Diabetes Rates, % Adults (2007-09 average) 24 8.1%
Adult Physical Inactivity (2006-08 average) 13 25.6%
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 10.9%
Medical Costs of Obesity, Per Capita (2003) 5 $317
Overweight and Obesity Rates, % Children (2007) 18 32.9%

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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. Y
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. 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. Y
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. Y
(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. 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%? 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. 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. N
(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. Y
(7) State has been accredited by the Emergency Management Accreditation Program. Y
(8) State participates in a Nurse Licensure Compact. N
(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 7
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. 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. Y
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. Y
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) $9,617,523
Nominal FY 2014-2015 (Not Adjusted for Inflation) $1,874,587,954
FY 2014-2015 Per Capita $94.90
CDC Programs sources
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $826,166
Birth Defects, Developmental Disabilities, Disability and Health $4,882,665
CDC-Wide Activities and Program Support $10,987,209
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion $41,361,839
Ebola Response and Preparedness $15,986,126
Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases $8,747,102
Environmental Health $4,933,314
Health Reform - Toxic Substances & Environmental Public Health $0
HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STI and TB Prevention $97,424,368
Immunization and Respiratory Diseases $22,821,976
Injury Prevention and Control $5,252,984
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health $5,898,697
Public Health Preparedness and Response $37,840,571
Public Health Scientific Services (PHSS) $1,810,969
Vaccines for Children $222,032,546
World Trade Center Health Programs (WTC) $22,026,517
Grand Total $502,833,049
CDC Per Capita 2015 $25.40
HRSA Programs sources
Primary Health Care $245,559,509
Health Professions $44,406,508
Maternal & Child Health $68,556,605
HIV/AIDS $327,276,875
HRSA Total (All Programs) $688,904,210
HRSA Per Capita Total (All Programs) $34.80
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding Indicator sources
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program Funding by State 2014 $9,825,062
State Public Health Budget FY 2013-2014 $2,144,180,554
State Public Health Budget Funding Per Capita FY 2013-2014 2 $109.11
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2014 $467,996,729
CDC Per Capita FY 2014 18 $23.70
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2014 $617,852,877
HRSA Funding Per Capita FY 2014 14 $31.29
CDC Programs sources
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $826,102
Birth Defects, Developmental Disabilities, Disability and Health $4,556,975
CDC-Wide Activities and Program Support $11,165,935
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion $40,650,466
Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases $7,865,195
Environmental Health $4,845,641
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 $96,943,339
Immunization and Respiratory Diseases $22,144,209
Injury Prevention and Control $6,265,931
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health $5,032,199
Public Health Preparedness and Response $39,047,788
Public Health Scientific Services (PHSS) $1,975,332
Vaccines for Children $206,563,313
World Trade Center Health Programs (WTC) $20,114,304
HRSA Programs sources
Primary Health Care $185,711,009
Health Professions $38,896,521
Maternal & Child Health $57,196,096
HIV/AIDS $331,733,144
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding Indicator sources
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program Funding by State 2013 $11,325,062
State Public Health Budget FY 2012-2013 $2,274,228,415
State Public Health Budget Funding Per Capita FY 2012-2013 2 $116.21
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2012 $446,664,544
CDC Per Capita FY 2013 14 $22.73
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2013 $565,532,559
HRSA Funding Per Capita FY 2013 13 $28.78
CDC Programs sources
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $1,837,102
Birth Defects, Developmental Disabilities, Disability and Health $5,160,770
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion $24,748,912
Environmental Health $2,720,289
Infectious Diseases $117,462,879
Injury Prevention and Control $5,734,128
Occupational Safety & Health $4,946,346
PHPF/Other ACA Funds $19,681,833
Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant $4,910,518
Public Health Preparedness & Emergency Response $37,139,328
Public Health Scientific Services $1,805,155
Vaccines for Children $201,614,063
Cross-Cutting Public Health $1,109,929
Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund $199,962
World Trade Center Health Program $17,593,330
HRSA Programs sources
Primary Health Care $160,243,332
Health Professions $32,045,165
Maternal & Child Health $53,829,763
HIV/AIDS $315,007,625
HRSA Total (All Programs) $565,532,559
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding Indicator sources
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program Funding by State 2012 $12,036,626
State Public Health Budget FY 2011-2012 $1,468,595,515
State Public Health Budget Funding Per Capita FY 2011-2012 6 $75.04
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2012 $463,529,133
CDC Per Capita FY 2012 13 $23.69
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2012 $627,145,827
HRSA Funding Per Capita FY 2012 8 $32.05
CDC Programs sources
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $872,102
Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities $5,340,261
Chronic Disease Prevention $27,190,337
Cross-Cutting Public Health $1,792,965
Environmental Health $2,732,799
Infectious Diseases $130,854,338
Injury Prevention and Control $7,263,941
Occupational Safety & Health $1,707,885
PHPF/Other ACA Funds $29,056,631
Preventive Health and Health Services $5,302,704
Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund $371,092
Public Health Preparedness & Emergency Response $39,281,130
Vaccines for Children $197,975,096
World Trade Center Health Program $13,787,852
HRSA Programs sources
HRSA Total (All Programs) $627,145,827
Primary Health Care $185,186,279
Health Professions $32,871,160
Maternal & Child Health $58,869,784
HIV/AIDS $345,707,462
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding General Indicators sources
State Funding Per Capita FY 2010-11 6 $70.28
State Funding for Public Health FY 2010-11 $1,361,874,065
Public Health Funding Indicator sources
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program Funding by State 2012 $12,036,626
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2012 17 $24.3
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2012 $627,145,827
HRSA Funding Per Capita FY 2012 8 $32.1
State Public Health Budget FY 2011-2012 $1,468,595,515
State Public Health Budget Funding Per Capita FY 2011-2012 6 $75.0
CDC Programs sources
CDC Funding Per Capita FY 2011 17 $24.31
CDC Programs sources
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $993,511
Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities $5,180,365
Cancer $13,047,024
Chronic Disease Prevention/ Health Promotion (All Other) $8,037,592
Diabetes $887,027
Environmental Health $3,960,889
Heart Disease $1,709,050
HIV/AIDS $91,949,439
Vaccine for Children $221,994,356
Injury Prevention and Control $6,254,499
Nutrition / Physical Activity $2,122,210
Occupational Safety & Health $3,257,685
Influenza (including supplemental funding) $0
Public Health Scientific Services (BRFSS) $115,110
School Health $1,645,367
Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response $38,848,567
Tuberculosis $6,023,325
Infectious Diseases (All Other) $8,568,837
Preventive Health Service Block Grants $5,307,171
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) $9,247,988
Tobacco $2,763,936
PPHF/Other Affordable Care Act $26,502,630
Section 317 Immunization Program $14,872,933
CDC Programs sources
CDC--Prevention and Public Health Fund/Other ACA $26,502,630
Community Guide/Community Preventive Services Task Force $0
CTGs $9,125,584
Comprehensive Chronic Disease Prevention $1,290,563
Environmental Public Health Tracking $2,199,889
Epi and Lab Capacity Program $2,131,398
HAIs $621,473
Immunization Programs $3,223,773
Prevention Research Centers $1,530,500
Public Health Infrastructure $1,593,662
Public Health Prevention Research $1,428,572
Public Health Workforce $0
REACH $3,143,947
Tobacco $213,269
CDC--Section 317 Immunization Program $14,872,933
HRSA Programs sources
Primary Health Care $185,186,279
Health Professions $32,871,160
Maternal & Child Health $58,869,784
HIV/AIDS $345,707,462
HRSA Total (FY2012) (All Programs) $627,145,827
HRSA Funding Per Capita FY 2012 $32.1
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding General Indicators sources
State Funding Per Capita 10 $61
State Funding for Public Health FY 2009-2010 $1,181,962,749
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program $13,666,210
CDC Programs sources
CDC Funding Per Capita 7 $29.04
CDC--Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $658,480
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2010 $562,802,493
CDC--Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities $6,479,843
CDC--Cancer $13,677,860
CDC--Chronic Disease Prevention/Health Promotion (All Other) $16,186,796
CDC--Diabetes $986,305
CDC--Environmental Health $8,368,001
CDC--Heart Disease $1,963,822
CDC--HIV/AIDS $89,422,858
CDC--Infectious Diseases $6,504,299
CDC--Influenza (including supplemental funding) $2,939,468
CDC--Injury Prevention and Control $6,711,930
CDC--Nutrition / Physical Activity $1,739,556
CDC--Occupational Safety & Health $105,368,994
CDC--Preventive Health Service Block Grants $6,911,331
CDC--Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response $45,453,233
CDC--School Health $2,306,180
CDC--Section 317 Immunization Program $15,015,885
CDC--Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) $8,449,154
CDC--Tobacco $1,926,376
CDC--Tuberculosis Elimination $6,785,173
CDC--Vaccine for Children $208,846,990
HRSA Programs sources
HRSA Funding Per Capita 6 $32.27
HRSA HIV/AIDS Grants $357,212,320
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2010 $625,359,350
HRSA Child and Maternal Health Grants $62,970,594
HRSA Primary Health Care Grants $133,628,371
HRSA Health Professions Grants $71,548,065
Related State Economic Indicators sources
Poverty 2006-2008 3 Yr Average (90% Conf Interval) 13 14.2%
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding General Indicators sources
State Funding Per Capita 8 $68.83
State Funding for Public Health FY 2008-2009 $1,345,066,281
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program $12,628,147
CDC Programs sources
CDC Funding Per Capita 19 $22.21
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2009 $434,041,405
CDC--Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $683,411
CDC--Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities $6,512,641
CDC--Cancer $12,604,832
CDC--Chronic Disease Prevention/Health Promotion (All Other) $15,957,555
CDC--Diabetes $1,052,494
CDC--Environmental Health $8,150,615
CDC--Heart Disease $1,390,123
CDC--HIV/AIDS $86,098,477
CDC--Infectious Diseases $6,295,114
CDC--Influenza (including supplemental funding) $3,208,335
CDC--Injury Prevention and Control $6,291,674
CDC--Nutrition / Physical Activity $1,872,216
CDC--Occupational Safety & Health $2,951,763
CDC--Preventive Health Service Block Grants $6,676,150
CDC--Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response $43,684,973
CDC--School Health $1,713,453
CDC--Section 317 Immunization Program $11,140,254
CDC--Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) $8,699,115
CDC--Tobacco $1,898,458
CDC--Tuberculosis Elimination $9,143,281
CDC--Vaccine for Children $198,016,471
HRSA Programs sources
HRSA Funding Per Capita 13 $33.67
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2009 $657,945,894
HRSA HIV/AIDS Grants $354,913,033
HRSA Child and Maternal Health Grants $54,950,287
HRSA Primary Health Care Grants $190,734,628
HRSA Health Professions Grants $33,647,258
Related State Economic Indicators sources
Poverty 2006-2008 3 Yr Average (90% Conf Interval) 13 14.2%
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding General Indicators sources
State Funding Per Capita 7 $69
State Funding for Public Health FY 2007-2008 $1,328,537,400
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program $13,941,707
CDC Programs sources
CDC Funding Per Capita 14 $21
CDC--Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $915,283
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2008 $416,872,239
CDC--Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities $6,313,803
CDC--Cancer $11,537,388
CDC--Chronic Disease Prevention/Health Promotion (All Other) $14,033,684
CDC--Diabetes $948,477
CDC--Environmental Health $6,108,572
CDC--Heart Disease $1,476,889
CDC--HIV/AIDS $85,163,409
CDC--Infectious Diseases $9,130,929
CDC--Influenza (including supplemental funding) $2,383,993
CDC--Injury Prevention and Control $5,987,693
CDC--Nutrition / Physical Activity $1,690,118
CDC--Occupational Safety & Health $1,673,487
CDC--Preventive Health Service Block Grants $6,676,150
CDC--Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response $45,986,506
CDC--School Health $1,395,000
CDC--Section 317 Immunization Program $0
CDC--Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) $8,700,153
CDC--Tobacco $1,544,471
CDC--Tuberculosis Elimination $9,518,481
CDC--Vaccine for Children $195,627,003
HRSA Programs sources
HRSA Funding Per Capita 9 $28.40
HRSA HIV/AIDS Grants $340,160,953
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2008 $548,149,085
HRSA Child and Maternal Health Grants $54,889,739
HRSA Primary Health Care Grants $106,041,266
HRSA Health Professions Grants $23,732,980
Related State Economic Indicators sources
Poverty 2006-2008 3 Yr Average (90% Conf Interval) 13 14%
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