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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to COPD
County: St. Louis
Measurement Period: 2014-2016
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This indicator shows the age-adjusted emergency room visit rate due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) per 10,000 population aged 18 years and older. COPD cases with a secondary diagnosis of cystic fibrosis or other respiratory anomalies are excluded.
Why is this important?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. COPD most commonly includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema and usually results from tobacco use, although it can also be a result of pollutants in the air, genetic factors, and respiratory infections. Common symptoms include shortness of breath, wheezing, and chronic cough. Although there is no cure for COPD, smoking cessation, medications, and therapy or surgery can help individuals manage their symptoms.
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11.0
ER visits/ 10,000 population 18+ years
Source:
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Measurement period: 2014-2016
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: June 2019
Measurement period: 2014-2016
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: June 2019
Compared to
Technical note: Rates were calculated using Claritas population estimates. Rates based on fewer than 10 emergency room visits or a population of less than 300 are unstable and are not reported. In October 2015, health care facilities began using International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th Revision (ICD-10) for diagnosis and procedure coding of visits. Due to the increased specificity of ICD-10 coding, please use caution when comparing time periods.
Graph Selections
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
ER visits per 10,000 population 18+ years
| County | Source | Measurement Period | ER visits per 10,000 population 18+ years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Data Source
- Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Health / Respiratory Diseases, Clinical Care, Adults