Key Health Data About West Virginia

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Indicator Rank
Population Facts sources
2015 Census Population Estimates 1,844,128
% Poverty (2014) 10 18.1%
% Uninsured, All Ages (2014) 35 8.6%
% Uninsured, under Age 18 (2014) 48 3%
Adult Health Indicators sources
Adult Physical Inactivity Rate (2014) 4 28.7%
AIDS Cumulative Cases Aged 13 and Older (Yr-end 2014) 42 1,994
Alzheimer’s Estimated Cases among 65+ (2015) 35 36,000
Asthma Prevalence (2013) 24 9%
Breastfeeding Exclusively at 6 Months—from Births (2011, Percentage) 3 11.5%
Cancer Estimated New Cases (2015) 35 11,730
Chlamydia Rates per 100,000 Population (2014) 51 254.5
Diabetes Percentage (2014) 1 14.1%
Drug Overdose Deaths, Aggregate Rates, Ages 12-25 All Intents (2011-2013) 1 12.6%
Drug Overdose Deaths, Aggregate Rates, All Ages, All Intents (2011-2013) 1 33.5%
Fruit Consumption per day, met recommendation (2013) 2 7.7%
Vegetable Consumption per day, met recommendation (2013) 5 6.6%
Human West Nile Virus, Total Cases (as of January 12, 2016) N/A N/A
Hypertension, Percentage (2013) 1 41%
Obesity Rates (2014) 2 35.7%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates, Ages 65 and Over (2014) 12 67.7%
Seasonal Flu Vaccination Rates, Ages 65 and Over (2014-2015 Flu Season) 44 72.4%
Syphilis, Primary and Secondary Cases, Rates per 100,000 Population (2014) 45 1.5
Tobacco Use – Current Smokers (2014) 1 26.7%
Tuberculosis Number of Cases (2014) 45 13
Child and Adolescent Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases Under Age 13 (Yr-end 2014) 41 11
Asthma - High School Students (2013) 29 20.9
Fruit Indicator High School Students (2013) N/A 31.2%
Vegetable Indicator High School Students (2013) N/A 15.3%
Immunization Gap, Precent of Children Aged 19 to 35 Months Without All Immunizations (2014) 1 36.6%
Infant Mortality Rates - Per 1,000 Live Births (2013 Final Data) 4 7.6
Percent Low Birthweight Babies (2014 Final Data) 8 9.1%
Percent Obese High School Students (2013) N/A 15.6%
Obese: Percent of 10 to 17 Year Olds (2011) 13 18.5%
Pre-Term Births Percent of live births (2014 Final Data) 5 10.8%
Tobacco: Current Smokers High School Students (2013) 1 19.6%
Public High School Dropout Rate (2011-12) 31 2.7%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Primary Care (As of 12/31/14) 107
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Mental Health (As of 12/31/14) 88
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Dental Care (As of 12/31/14) 99
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) -100
Indicator Rank
Population Facts sources
2014 Census Population Estimates 1,850,326
% Poverty (2013) 11 18.5%
% Uninsured, All Ages (2013) 20 14%
% Uninsured, under 18 (2013) 36 5.3%
Adult Health Indicators sources
Adult Physical Inactivity Rate (2013) 7 31.4%
AIDS Cumulative Cases Aged 13 and Older (2012 Yr End) 41 1,918
Alzheimer's Estimated Cases among 65+ (2025) 34 50,000
% Asthma Prevalence (2010) 49 10.7%
Percent Exclusive Breastfeeding at 6 Months--from Births (2011) 4 12.2%
Cancer Estimated New Cases (2014) 35 11,700
Chlamydia Rates per 100,000 Population (2013) 48 277
Diabetes 2013 Percentage 2 13%
Fruits and Vegetables (5 or more times a day) (2011) 1 7.9%
Human West Nile Virus Cases (as of 12/15/14) 43 0
Hypertension (2013) 1 41%
Obesity 2013 Percentage 1 35.1%
% Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates 65 and Over (2013) 26 69.5%
% Seasonal Flu Vaccination Rates 65 and Over (2013) 49 75.4%
Syphilis Rates per 100,000 Population (2013) 47 0.8
% Tobacco Use - Current Smokers (2013) 1 27.3%
Tuberculosis Number of Cases (2013) 45 13
Child and Adolescent Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases Under Age 13 (2012 Yr End) 41 11
% Asthma - High School Students (2013) N/A 20.9
Fruit Indicator High School Students (2013) N/A 31.2%
Vegetable Indicator High School Students (2013) N/A 15.3%
Immunization Gap, % of Children Aged 19 to 35 Months Without All Immunizations (2013) 12 30.6%
Infant Mortality - Per 1,000 Live Births (2010 Final Data) 11 7.3
% Low Birthweight Babies (2013 Final Data) 6 9.4%
Obese - 2013 High School Students N/A 15.6%
% Obese - 10 to 17 Years Olds 13 18.5%
Pre-Term Births % of live births (2013 Final Data) 14 12.5%
Tobacco: Current Smokers High School Students (2013) 1 19.6%
High School Dropout Rate - % 2011-2012 31 2.7%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Primary Care (As of 12/31/14) 106
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Mental Health (As of 12/31/14) 86
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Dental Care (As of 12/31/14) 97
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) 700
Indicator Rank
Population Facts sources
2013 Census Population Estimates 1,854,304
% Poverty (2011-2012 2-Year Average) 11 17.1%
% Uninsured, All Ages (2012) 20 14.6%
% Uninsured, under 18 (2012) 21 8.4%
Adult Health Indicator References sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases Aged 13 and Older (2011 Yr End) 41 1,898
Alzheimer's Estimated Cases among 65+ (2025) 34 50,000
% Asthma Prevalence (2010) 49 10.7%
Cancer Estimated New Cases (2013) 35 11,450
Chlamydia Rates per 100,000 Population (2012) 49 258.2
Human West Nile Virus Cases (as of 12/03/13) 47 NULL
% Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates 65 and Over (2012) 22 68%
% Seasonal Flu Vaccination Rates 65 and Over (2012) 49 68.9%
Syphilis Rates per 100,000 Population (2012) 49 0.4
% Tobacco Use - Current Smokers (2012) 2 28.2%
Tuberculosis Number of Cases (2012) 48 8
Child and Adolescent Health Facts sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases Under Age 13 (2011 Yr End) 41 11
% Asthma - High School Students (2011) N/A 22.7%
Fruit Indicator High School Students - 2011 (95% Conf Interval) 33%
Vegetable Indicator High School Students - 2011 (95% Conf Interval) 18.7%
Immunization Gap, % of Children Aged 19 to 35 Months Without All Immunizations (2012) 2 39.2%
Infant Mortality - Per 1,000 Live Births (2010 Final Data) 11 7.3
% Low Birthweight Babies (2012 Preliminary Data) 7 9.2%
Pre-Term Births % of live births (2012 Preliminary Data) 13 12.4%
Tobacco: Current Smokers High School Students (2011) 12 19.1%
High School Dropout Rate - % of 9th- to 12th-graders who dropped out of public schools (2009-10) 19 4%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Primary Care (As of 12/31/13) 93
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Mental Health (As of 12/31/13) 77
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Dental Care (As of 12/31/13) 89
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) 700
F as in Fat Indicators sources
Obesity, % Adults (2012) 33.8
Diabetes, % Adults (2012) 13%
Physical Inactivity, % Adults (2012) 31%
Hypertension, % Adults (2011) 37.1%
Obesity, % High School Students (2011) 14.6%
Overweight or Obese, % of 10 to 17 Year Olds (2011) 18.5%
Indicator Rank
Population Facts sources
2012 Census Population Estimates 1,855,413
% Poverty (2011) 11 18.6%
% Uninsured, All Ages (2011) 20 14.9%
% Uninsured, under 18 (2011) 18 9.7%
Adult Health Indicator Resources sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases Aged 13 and Older (2010 Yr End) 41 1,837
Alzheimer's Estimated Cases among 65+ (2025) 34 50,000
% Asthma Prevalence (2010) 49 10.7%
Cancer Estimated New Cases - (2012) 35 11,610
Chlamydia Rates per 100,000 Population (2011) 50 231.8
Human West Nile Virus Cases (as of 12/11/12) 35 9
% Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates 65 and Over (2011) 3 64.4%
% Seasonal Flu Vaccination Rates 65 and Over (2011) 49 68.5%
Syphilis Rates per 100,000 Population (2011) 48 0.2
% Tobacco Use - Current Smokers (2011) 2 28.6%
Tuberculosis Number of Cases (2011) 44 13
Child and Adolescent Health Facts sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases Under Age 13 (2010 Yr End) 41 11
% Asthma - High School Students (2011) N/A 22.7%
Immunization Gap, % of Children Aged 19 to 35 Months Without All Immunizations (2011) 8 33%
Infant Mortality - Per 1,000 Live Births (2009 Final Data) 9 7.8
% Low Birthweight Babies (2011 Preliminary Data) 6 9.6%
Pre-Term Births % of live births (2011 Preliminary Data) 14 12.7%
Tobacco: Current Smokers High School Students (2011) N/A 19.1%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Primary Care (As of 12/31/12) 94
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Mental Health (As of 12/31/12) 76
Health Professions Service Shortage Areas Dental Care (As of 12/31/12) 84
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) 700
F as in Fat Indicators sources
Obesity, % Adults (2012) 4 33.8%
Diabetes, % Adults (2012) 1 13%
Physical Inactivity, % Adults (2012) 2 31%
Hypertension, % Adults (2011) 6 37.1%
Obesity, % High School Students (2011) N/A 14.6%
Overweight or Obese, % of 10 to 17 Year Olds (2011) 13 18.5%
Indicator Rank
Key Health General Indicators sources
Total Population 1,855,364
Uninsured, % All Ages (2010) 30 13.5%
Uninsured, % 18 and under (2010) 50 2.7%
Adult Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases, 13 & Older (2009) 41 1,803
Alzheimer's Estimated Cases, 65+ (2025) 34 50,000
Asthma Rates, % Adults (2010) 49 10.7%
Cancer, Estimated New Cases (2011) 35 11,080
Chlamydia, Rates per 100,000 Population (2010) 48 213
Human West Nile Virus, New Cases (2011) 38 1
Seasonal Flu Vaccination Rates 65+ (2010) 17 66.4%
Syphilis, Rates per 100,000 Population (2010) 49 0.3
Tobacco, % of Adult Current Smokers (2010) 1 26.8%
Tuberculosis, Number of Cases (2010) 43 15
Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates, 65 and Over (2010) 2 62.4%
Child and Adolescent Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases, under 13 (2009) 41 11
Asthma Rates, % High School Students (2009) 25.7%
Immunization Gap, Children Aged 19 to 35 Months without All Immunizations (2010) 8 37.4
Infant Mortality per 1,000 Live Births (2008) 5 8
Low Birth Weight Babies (2009) 6 9
Pre-Term Labor, % of Live Births Born Pre-Term (2009) 11 13%
Tobacco, % High School Students Current Tobacco Use (2009) 21.8%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Primary Care (FY 2011) 104
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Mental Health (FY 2011) 65
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Dental Care (FY 2011) 73
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) 700
F as in Fat Indicators sources
Diabetes, % Adults (2011) 2 12.1%
Hypertension, % Adults (2011) 6 37.1%
Obesity, % Adults (2011) 3 32.4%
Physical Inactivity, % Adults (2011) 3 35.1%
Exclusive Breastfeeding, % at 6 Months (from Births 2009^) 2 9.1%
Fruit and Vegetable Intake, % Adults 5 or more times a day (2011) 1 7.9%
Obesity, % High School Students (2010) N/A 14.6%
Overweight or Obese, % of 10 to 17 Year Olds (2007) 8 35.5%
Fruit Intake, % High School Students 2 or more times a day (2011) N/A 33%
Vegetable Intake, % High School Students 3 or more times a day ? (2011) N/A 18.7%
Indicator Rank
Key Health General Indicators sources
Total Population 1,852,994
Uninsured, % All Ages (2009) 30 14%
Uninsured, % 18 and under (2009) 39 6.2%
Adult Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases, 13 & Older (2008) 41 1,706
Alzheimer's Estimated Cases, 65+ (2010) 34 44,000
Asthma Rates, % Adults (2007-09 average) 35 12.8%
Cancer, Estimated New Cases (2010) 35 10,610
Chlamydia, Rates per 100,000 Population (2009) 48 198.6
Human West Nile Virus, New Cases (2010) 41 0
Syphilis, Rates per 100,000 Population (2009) 44 40
Tobacco, % of Adult Current Smokers (2007-2009 average) 1 26.3%
Tuberculosis, Number of Cases (2009) 42 19
Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates, 65 and Over (2007-2009 average) 28 68.1%
Child and Adolescent Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases, under 13 (2008) 40 12
Asthma Rates (Lifetime), % High School Students (2009) N/A 25.7%
Immunization Gap, Children Aged 19 to 35 Months without All Immunizations (2009) 16 35.5
Infant Mortality per 1,000 Live Births (2007) 18 7.5
Low Birth Weight Babies (2007) 6 9.5
Pre-Term Labor, % of Live Births Born Pre-Term (2007) 10 13.9%
Tobacco, % High School Students Current Tobacco Use (2009) N/A 21.8%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Primary Care (FY 2010) 26 103
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Mental Health (FY 2010) 21 57
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Dental Care (FY 2010) 31 65
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) 50 700
F as in Fat Indicators sources
Obesity Rates, % Adults (2008-10 average) 3 32.2%
Hypertension Rates, % Adults (2005-09 average) 2 34.1%
Diabetes Rates, % Adults (2008-10 average) 2 12%
Adult Physical Inactivity (2008-10 average) 2 32.4%
Percent Exclusive Breastfeeding at 6 Months – from Births 2007 4 7%
Fruit and Vegetable Intake, Adults (2009) 4 18.6%
Obesity Rates, % High School Students (2009) N/A 14.2%
Fruit and Vegetable Intake, % Students (2009) 16 18.2%
Medical Costs of Obesity, Per Capita (2003) 4 $0
Obesity Rates, % Children (2007) 10 18.9%
Indicator Rank
Key Health General Indicators sources
Total Population 1,814,468
Uninsured, % All Ages (2009) 21 14%
Uninsured, % 18 and under (2009) 50 5%
Adult Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases, 13 & Older (2008) 41 1,500
Alzheimer's Estimated Cases, 65+ (2010) 34 44,000
Asthma Rates, % Adults (2007-09 average) 35 13%
Cancer, Estimated New Cases (2010) 35 10,250
Chlamydia, Rates per 100,000 Population (2009) 49 174
Human West Nile Virus, New Cases (2010) 39 1
Syphilis, Rates per 100,000 Population (2009) 48 0.3
Tobacco, % of Adult Current Smokers (2007-2009 average) 2 26%
Tuberculosis, Number of Cases (2009) 42 24
Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates, 65 and Over (2007-2009 average) N/A 0%
Child and Adolescent Health Indicators sources
AIDS Cumulative Cases, under 13 (2008) 40 11
Asthma Rates (Lifetime), % High School Students (2009) N/A 25%
Immunization Gap, Children Aged 19 to 35 Months without All Immunizations (2009) 16 24.5
Infant Mortality per 1,000 Live Births (2007) 11 8
Low Birth Weight Babies (2007) 6 9.7
Pre-Term Labor, % of Live Births Born Pre-Term (2007) 11 14%
Tobacco, % High School Students Current Tobacco Use (2009) N/A 35%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Primary Care (FY 2010) 25 98
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Mental Health (FY 2010) 16 53
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Dental Care (FY 2010) 27 65
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) 50 700
F as in Fat Indicators sources
Obesity Rates, % Adults (2007-09 average) 4 31.3%
Hypertension Rates, % Adults (2005-09 average) 2 34.1%
Diabetes Rates, % Adults (2007-09 average) 1 11.7%
Adult Physical Inactivity (2007-09 average) 2 30.8%
Percent Exclusive Breastfeeding at 6 Months from Births 2007 4 16%
Fruit Intake, Adults (2009) 11 0%
Vegetable Intake, Adults (2009) 5 11%
Obesity Rates, % High School Students (2009) N/A 14.2%
Fruit and Vegetable Intake, % Students (2009) 11 5%
Medical Costs of Obesity, Per Capita (2003) 4 $325
Obesity Rates, % Children (2007) 10 18.9%
Indicator Rank
Key Health General Indicators sources
Total Population 1,812,035
Uninsured, % All Ages (2009) 28 13.5%
Uninsured, % 18 and under (2009) 31 8.5%
Adult Health Indicators sources
Cancer, Estimated New Cases (2010) 35 10,250
Chlamydia, Rates per 100,000 Population (2009) 50 160.2
Human West Nile Virus, New Cases (2010) 44 0
Syphilis, Rates per 100,000 Population (2009) 44 0.6
Child and Adolescent Health Indicators sources
Immunization Gap, Children Aged 19 to 35 Months without All Immunizations (2009) 5 31.6
Low Birth Weight Babies (2007) 6 9.7
Pre-Term Labor, % of Live Births Born Pre-Term (2007) 8 14.4%
Other Public Health Indicators sources
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Primary Care (FY 2010) 23 96
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Mental Health (FY 2010) 20 46
Health Professions Shortage Areas - Dental Care (FY 2010) 26 57
Nursing Shortage Estimates (2010) 50 700
F as in Fat Indicators sources
Obesity Rates, % Adults (2006-08 average) 3 31.1%
Hypertension Rates, % Adults (2003-07 average) 3 33.2%
Diabetes Rates, % Adults (2007-09 average) 1 11.6%
Adult Physical Inactivity (2006-08 average) 9 28.3%
Percent Exclusive Breastfeeding at 6 Months from Births 2007 0%
Fruit Intake, Adults (2009) 0%
Vegetable Intake, Adults (2009) 0%
Obesity Rates, % High School Students (2009) N/A 14.7%
Fruit and Vegetable Intake, % Students (2009) 0%
Medical Costs of Obesity, Per Capita (2003) 4 $325
Overweight and Obesity Rates, % Children (2007) 8 35.5%

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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. Y
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. Y
HIV/AIDS Surveillance: State requires reporting of all (detectable and undetectable) CD4 (a type of white blood cell) and HIV viral load data to their state HIV surveillance program. Y
Syringe Exchange Programs: State explicitly authorizes syringe service programs (SEP). N
Climate Change and Infectious Disease: State currently has climate change adaptation plans completed. N
Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections: State reduced the standardized infection ratio (SIR) for central line-associated blood stream infections between 2012 to 2013. N
Public Health Laboratories: State laboratories reported having a biosafety professional from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015. Y
Public Health Laboratories: State laboratories provided biosafety training and/or information about courses for sentinel clinical labs in their jurisdiction from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015. N
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. Y
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. 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. 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. 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? 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 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. N
(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. N
(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 5
Indicator
Ready or Not Emergency Preparedness Indicators sources
State currently sends and receives electronic health information to health care providers and community health centers. Y
State developed at least two After-Action Report/Improvement Plans (AAR/IPs) within 60 days of an exercise or real incident. Y
State has the necessary lab workforce staffing to work five, 12-hour days for six to eight weeks in response to an infectious disease outbreak, such as novel influenza A H1N1. Y
State health department has an electronic syndromic surveillance system that can report and exchange information. Y
State health department has the ability to convene an emergency response team within 60 minutes at least twice. Y
State increased Laboratory Response Network for Chemical Treat (LRN-C) capability. Y
State increased or maintained level of funding for public health services from FY 2008-09 to FY 2009-10. 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. 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. Y
State increased or maintained level of funding for public health services from FY 2007-08 to FY 2008-09 N

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Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding Indicator sources
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program Funding by State (2015) $1,380,775
Nominal FY 2014-2015 (Not Adjusted for Inflation) $408,520,377
FY 2014-2015 Per Capita $220.80
CDC Programs sources
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $0
Birth Defects, Developmental Disabilities, Disability and Health $0
CDC-Wide Activities and Program Support $1,471,870
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion $7,786,088
Ebola Response and Preparedness $2,801,286
Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases $1,123,412
Environmental Health $285,256
Health Reform - Toxic Substances & Environmental Public Health $0
HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STI and TB Prevention $1,906,159
Immunization and Respiratory Diseases $3,490,581
Injury Prevention and Control $1,542,009
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health $820,046
Public Health Preparedness and Response $5,524,252
Public Health Scientific Services (PHSS) $198,404
Vaccines for Children $18,921,442
World Trade Center Health Programs (WTC) $0
Grand Total $45,870,805
CDC Per Capita 2015 $24.87
HRSA Programs sources
Primary Health Care $63,785,588
Health Professions $4,941,975
Maternal & Child Health $19,032,729
HIV/AIDS $2,871,432
HRSA Total (All Programs) $93,795,458
HRSA Per Capita Total (All Programs) $50.86
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding Indicator sources
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program Funding by State 2014 $1,383,580
State Public Health Budget FY 2013-2014 $111,761,920
State Public Health Budget Funding Per Capita FY 2013-2014 8 $60.27
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2014 $43,317,862
CDC Per Capita FY 2014 20 $23.41
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2014 $74,116,062
HRSA Funding Per Capita FY 2014 4 $40.06
CDC Programs sources
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $0
Birth Defects, Developmental Disabilities, Disability and Health $0
CDC-Wide Activities and Program Support $1,388,611
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion $9,528,710
Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases $926,821
Environmental Health $210,480
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 $1,994,971
Immunization and Respiratory Diseases $1,609,719
Injury Prevention and Control $1,640,306
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health $323,000
Public Health Preparedness and Response $5,428,268
Public Health Scientific Services (PHSS) $303,291
Vaccines for Children $19,963,685
World Trade Center Health Programs (WTC) $0
HRSA Programs sources
Primary Health Care $48,370,888
Health Professions $3,452,880
Maternal & Child Health $15,849,330
HIV/AIDS $3,369,860
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding Indicator sources
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program Funding by State 2013 $2,290,487
State Public Health Budget FY 2012-2013 $133,181,354
State Public Health Budget Funding Per Capita FY 2012-2013 6 $71.78
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2012 $42,895,510
CDC Per Capita FY 2013 13 $23.13
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2013 $58,167,760
HRSA Funding Per Capita FY 2013 7 $31.37
CDC Programs sources
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $0
Birth Defects, Developmental Disabilities, Disability and Health $0
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion $7,853,886
Environmental Health $370,862
Infectious Diseases $4,118,432
Injury Prevention and Control $987,672
Occupational Safety & Health $314,962
PHPF/Other ACA Funds $3,737,097
Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant $708,700
Public Health Preparedness & Emergency Response $5,276,327
Public Health Scientific Services $482,508
Vaccines for Children $18,944,386
Cross-Cutting Public Health $0
Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund $100,678
World Trade Center Health Program $0
HRSA Programs sources
Primary Health Care $38,932,091
Health Professions $3,267,997
Maternal & Child Health $9,350,756
HIV/AIDS $3,478,840
HRSA Total (All Programs) $58,167,760
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding Indicator sources
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program Funding by State 2012 $2,408,182
State Public Health Budget FY 2011-2012 $160,589,232
State Public Health Budget Funding Per Capita FY 2011-2012 4 $86.55
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2012 $46,508,068
CDC Per Capita FY 2012 12 $25.07
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2012 $58,368,017
HRSA Funding Per Capita FY 2012 13 $31.46
CDC Programs sources
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $0
Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities $0
Chronic Disease Prevention $9,509,466
Cross-Cutting Public Health $58,950
Environmental Health $397,000
Infectious Diseases $4,677,983
Injury Prevention and Control $1,053,664
Occupational Safety & Health $359,335
PHPF/Other ACA Funds $4,386,332
Preventive Health and Health Services $665,282
Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund $31,948
Public Health Preparedness & Emergency Response $5,433,358
Vaccines for Children $19,934,750
World Trade Center Health Program $0
HRSA Programs sources
HRSA Total (All Programs) $58,368,017
Primary Health Care $35,555,481
Health Professions $4,017,806
Maternal & Child Health $11,686,170
HIV/AIDS $3,704,012
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding General Indicators sources
State Funding Per Capita FY 2010-11 5 $71.40
State Funding for Public Health FY 2010-11 $132,295,059
Public Health Funding Indicator sources
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program Funding by State 2012 $2,408,182
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2012 14 $24.7
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2012 $58,368,017
HRSA Funding Per Capita FY 2012 13 $31.5
State Public Health Budget FY 2011-2012 $160,589,232
State Public Health Budget Funding Per Capita FY 2011-2012 4 $86.6
CDC Programs sources
CDC Funding Per Capita FY 2011 14 $24.70
CDC Programs sources
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $0
Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities $0
Cancer $5,403,347
Chronic Disease Prevention/ Health Promotion (All Other) $175,289
Diabetes $819,155
Environmental Health $396,000
Heart Disease $570,562
HIV/AIDS $1,812,622
Vaccine for Children $17,786,674
Injury Prevention and Control $1,290,213
Nutrition / Physical Activity $410,234
Occupational Safety & Health $291,821
Influenza (including supplemental funding) $118,751
Public Health Scientific Services (BRFSS) $0
School Health $648,469
Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response $5,216,593
Tuberculosis $318,155
Infectious Diseases (All Other) $354,888
Preventive Health Service Block Grants $684,866
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) $688,170
Tobacco $1,170,995
PPHF/Other Affordable Care Act $6,612,483
Section 317 Immunization Program $1,052,442
CDC Programs sources
CDC--Prevention and Public Health Fund/Other ACA $6,612,483
Community Guide/Community Preventive Services Task Force $0
CTGs $1,883,603
Comprehensive Chronic Disease Prevention $600,000
Environmental Public Health Tracking $0
Epi and Lab Capacity Program $901,911
HAIs $62,760
Immunization Programs $1,317,124
Prevention Research Centers $690,000
Public Health Infrastructure $657,600
Public Health Prevention Research $0
Public Health Workforce $0
REACH $415,387
Tobacco $84,098
CDC--Section 317 Immunization Program $1,052,442
HRSA Programs sources
Primary Health Care $35,555,481
Health Professions $4,017,806
Maternal & Child Health $11,686,170
HIV/AIDS $3,704,012
HRSA Total (FY2012) (All Programs) $58,368,017
HRSA Funding Per Capita FY 2012 $31.5
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding General Indicators sources
State Funding Per Capita 6 $70.57
State Funding for Public Health FY 2009-2010 $130,769,357
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program $2,658,572
CDC Programs sources
CDC Funding Per Capita 19 $23.38
CDC--Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $111,606
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2010 $43,317,414
CDC--Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities $0
CDC--Cancer $5,853,214
CDC--Chronic Disease Prevention/Health Promotion (All Other) $1,310,204
CDC--Diabetes $916,152
CDC--Environmental Health $510,916
CDC--Heart Disease $485,915
CDC--HIV/AIDS $1,821,740
CDC--Infectious Diseases $587,619
CDC--Influenza (including supplemental funding) $311,278
CDC--Injury Prevention and Control $1,355,274
CDC--Nutrition / Physical Activity $642,198
CDC--Occupational Safety & Health $434,683
CDC--Preventive Health Service Block Grants $897,072
CDC--Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response $5,863,059
CDC--School Health $623,309
CDC--Section 317 Immunization Program $1,180,453
CDC--Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) $712,960
CDC--Tobacco $1,170,999
CDC--Tuberculosis Elimination $330,036
CDC--Vaccine for Children $16,842,916
HRSA Programs sources
HRSA Funding Per Capita 16 $25.61
HRSA HIV/AIDS Grants $3,512,307
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2010 $47,454,655
HRSA Child and Maternal Health Grants $10,213,046
HRSA Primary Health Care Grants $28,766,856
HRSA Health Professions Grants $4,962,446
Related State Economic Indicators sources
Poverty 2006-2008 3 Yr Average (90% Conf Interval) 9 14.9%
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding General Indicators sources
State Funding Per Capita 3 $89.10
State Funding for Public Health FY 2008-2009 $162,136,051
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program $2,488,384
CDC Programs sources
CDC Funding Per Capita 14 $23.66
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2009 $43,056,431
CDC--Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $68,263
CDC--Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities $0
CDC--Cancer $5,858,573
CDC--Chronic Disease Prevention/Health Promotion (All Other) $1,568,088
CDC--Diabetes $916,152
CDC--Environmental Health $469,595
CDC--Heart Disease $601,383
CDC--HIV/AIDS $1,720,562
CDC--Infectious Diseases $459,350
CDC--Influenza (including supplemental funding) $296,420
CDC--Injury Prevention and Control $1,222,208
CDC--Nutrition / Physical Activity $629,686
CDC--Occupational Safety & Health $398,732
CDC--Preventive Health Service Block Grants $865,960
CDC--Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response $5,839,235
CDC--School Health $648,393
CDC--Section 317 Immunization Program $540,507
CDC--Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) $713,660
CDC--Tobacco $1,170,999
CDC--Tuberculosis Elimination $336,533
CDC--Vaccine for Children $18,732,132
HRSA Programs sources
HRSA Funding Per Capita 2 $54.79
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2009 $99,699,209
HRSA HIV/AIDS Grants $3,299,806
HRSA Child and Maternal Health Grants $8,996,416
HRSA Primary Health Care Grants $54,373,030
HRSA Health Professions Grants $3,126,354
Related State Economic Indicators sources
Poverty 2006-2008 3 Yr Average (90% Conf Interval) 9 14.9%
Indicator Rank
Public Health Funding General Indicators sources
State Funding Per Capita 6 $77
State Funding for Public Health FY 2007-2008 $139,404,494
ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program $2,703,739
CDC Programs sources
CDC Funding Per Capita 13 $22
Federal Funding for Public Health from U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) FY 2008 $39,515,180
CDC--Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) $51,557
CDC--Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities $0
CDC--Cancer $5,724,740
CDC--Chronic Disease Prevention/Health Promotion (All Other) $1,474,171
CDC--Diabetes $890,052
CDC--Environmental Health $399,073
CDC--Heart Disease $629,657
CDC--HIV/AIDS $1,693,638
CDC--Infectious Diseases $601,366
CDC--Influenza (including supplemental funding) $135,459
CDC--Injury Prevention and Control $1,106,200
CDC--Nutrition / Physical Activity $642,706
CDC--Occupational Safety & Health $405,900
CDC--Preventive Health Service Block Grants $980,637
CDC--Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response $5,933,288
CDC--School Health $624,696
CDC--Section 317 Immunization Program $0
CDC--Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) $678,572
CDC--Tobacco $965,109
CDC--Tuberculosis Elimination $336,453
CDC--Vaccine for Children $16,241,906
HRSA Programs sources
HRSA Funding Per Capita 6 $34.24
Federal Funding for Public Health from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FY 2008 $62,039,237
HRSA HIV/AIDS Grants $3,266,254
HRSA Child and Maternal Health Grants $8,408,245
HRSA Primary Health Care Grants $26,164,036
HRSA Health Professions Grants $2,285,093
Related State Economic Indicators sources
Poverty 2006-2008 3 Yr Average (90% Conf Interval) 7 15%
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