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Washoe County Senior Quality of Life Health Resources & Risks

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Compared to Distribution

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an indicator guage with the arrow in the red the value is in the worst quarter of communities.

Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

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red chart bars Significantly worse than the overall value

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HEALTH RESOURCES

HEALTH RESOURCES

HEALTH RESOURCES

Adults 65+ without Health Insurance

Value
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HEALTH RESOURCES

Adults 65+ without Health Insurance

Value
Compared to:

Adults 65+ without Health Insurance County: Washoe

Current Value:

Adults 65+ without Health Insurance County: Washoe

0.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NV Counties, Washoe has a value of 0.7% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.9%.
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Washoe has a value of 0.7% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NV Value (1.3%), Washoe has a value of 0.7% which is lower and better.
NV Value
(1.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the US Value (0.8%), Washoe has a value of 0.7% which is lower and better.
US Value
(0.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Washoe value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

HEALTH RESOURCES

Persons with Private Health Insurance Only

Value
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HEALTH RESOURCES

Persons with Private Health Insurance Only

Value
Compared to:

Persons with Private Health Insurance Only County: Washoe

Current Value:

Persons with Private Health Insurance Only County: Washoe

57.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NV Value (52.0%), Washoe has a value of 57.5%.
NV Value
(52.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the US Value (54.8%), Washoe has a value of 57.5%.
US Value
(54.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Washoe (57.5%) is less  than the previously measured value (59.1%).
Prior Value
(59.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Washoe value is staying the same.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
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HEALTH RESOURCES

Persons with Public Health Insurance Only

Value
Compared to:

HEALTH RESOURCES

Persons with Public Health Insurance Only

Value
Compared to:

Persons with Public Health Insurance Only County: Washoe

Current Value:

Persons with Public Health Insurance Only County: Washoe

20.8%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NV Value (25.5%), Washoe has a value of 20.8%.
NV Value
(25.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the US Value (24.8%), Washoe has a value of 20.8%.
US Value
(24.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Washoe (20.8%) is less  than the previously measured value (21.2%).
Prior Value
(21.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Washoe value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
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HEALTH RESOURCES

Mammogram in Past 2 Years: 50-74

Value
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HEALTH RESOURCES

Mammogram in Past 2 Years: 50-74

Value
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Mammogram in Past 2 Years: 50-74 County: Washoe

Current Value:

Mammogram in Past 2 Years: 50-74 County: Washoe

70.2%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to NV Counties, Washoe has a value of 70.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 65.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 64.4%.
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Washoe has a value of 70.2% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 70.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 67.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (78.2%), Washoe has a value of 70.2% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(78.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (80.3%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(80.3%)

HEALTH RESOURCES

Colon Cancer Screening

Value
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HEALTH RESOURCES

Colon Cancer Screening

Value
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Colon Cancer Screening County: Washoe

Current Value:

Colon Cancer Screening County: Washoe

64.2%
(2018)
Compared to:
Compared to NV Counties, Washoe has a value of 64.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 60.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 58.3%.
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Washoe has a value of 64.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 64.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 61.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,142 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (66.4%), Washoe has a value of 64.2% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(66.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

Adults 65+ who Received Recommended Preventive Services: Males County: Washoe

Current Value:

Adults 65+ who Received Recommended Preventive Services: Males County: Washoe

41.7%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to NV Counties, Washoe has a value of 41.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 38.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 37.4%.
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Washoe has a value of 41.7% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 42.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 39.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (43.7%), Washoe has a value of 41.7% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(43.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

Adults 65+ who Received Recommended Preventive Services: Females County: Washoe

Current Value:

Adults 65+ who Received Recommended Preventive Services: Females County: Washoe

31.3%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to NV Counties, Washoe has a value of 31.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 30.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 30.1%.
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Washoe has a value of 31.3% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 36.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 33.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (37.9%), Washoe has a value of 31.3% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(37.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

HEALTH RISKS

HEALTH RISKS

HEALTH RISKS

Persons with a Cognitive Difficulty

Value
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HEALTH RISKS

Persons with a Cognitive Difficulty

Value
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Persons with a Cognitive Difficulty County: Washoe

Current Value:

Persons with a Cognitive Difficulty County: Washoe

4.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NV Value (4.9%), Washoe has a value of 4.5%.
NV Value
(4.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the US Value (5.3%), Washoe has a value of 4.5%.
US Value
(5.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Washoe value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
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HEALTH RISKS

Persons with a Self-Care Difficulty

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HEALTH RISKS

Persons with a Self-Care Difficulty

Value
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Persons with a Self-Care Difficulty County: Washoe

Current Value:

Persons with a Self-Care Difficulty County: Washoe

2.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NV Value (2.5%), Washoe has a value of 2.3%.
NV Value
(2.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the US Value (2.6%), Washoe has a value of 2.3%.
US Value
(2.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Washoe value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
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HEALTH RISKS

Persons with a Hearing Difficulty

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HEALTH RISKS

Persons with a Hearing Difficulty

Value
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Persons with a Hearing Difficulty County: Washoe

Current Value:

Persons with a Hearing Difficulty County: Washoe

3.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NV Value (3.8%), Washoe has a value of 3.8%.
NV Value
(3.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the US Value (3.6%), Washoe has a value of 3.8%.
US Value
(3.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Washoe value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
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HEALTH RISKS

Veteran Population

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HEALTH RISKS

Veteran Population

Value
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Veteran Population County: Washoe

Current Value:

Veteran Population County: Washoe

8.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NV Value (8.5%), Washoe has a value of 8.0%.
NV Value
(8.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the US Value (6.6%), Washoe has a value of 8.0%.
US Value
(6.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Washoe value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
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HEALTH RISKS

Adults 65+ with a Vision Difficulty

Value
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HEALTH RISKS

Adults 65+ with a Vision Difficulty

Value
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Adults 65+ with a Vision Difficulty County: Washoe

Current Value:

Adults 65+ with a Vision Difficulty County: Washoe

5.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NV Value (6.6%), Washoe has a value of 5.6%.
NV Value
(6.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the US Value (6.0%), Washoe has a value of 5.6%.
US Value
(6.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Washoe value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
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HEALTH RISKS

Adults 65+ with a Disability

Value
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HEALTH RISKS

Adults 65+ with a Disability

Value
Compared to:

Adults 65+ with a Disability County: Washoe

Current Value:

Adults 65+ with a Disability County: Washoe

31.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NV Value (34.0%), Washoe has a value of 31.5%.
NV Value
(34.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the US Value (33.3%), Washoe has a value of 31.5%.
US Value
(33.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Washoe value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
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