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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 different than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Age- Adjusted Hospitalization Rate for Mental Health Disorder among Children
County: St. Louis
Measurement Period: 2016
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This indicator shows the age-adjusted hospitalization rate (per 10,000 population under 18 years) of residents under 18 due to mental health disorder. Cases include adjustment disorders; anxiety disorders; attention deficit conduct and disruptive behavior disorders; delirium, dementia, amnestic and other cognitive disorders; disorders usually diagnosed in infancy, childhood, or adolescence; mood disorders; personality disorders; schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders; and impulse control disorders not elsewhere classified. This indicator is identified by ICD-9-CM codes 290-319 for years 2010-2015 and by ICD-10-CM codes F01-F99 for year 2016.
Why is this important?
Mental disorders are growing in recognition of importance, and when serious and left untreated, they can cause significant morbidity, reduced quality of life, numerous hospitalizations and a burden to the local healthcare system.
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74.1
Rate per 10,000 population
Source:
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Measurement period: 2016
Maintained by: Saint Louis County Department of Public Health
Last update: May 2019
Measurement period: 2016
Maintained by: Saint Louis County Department of Public Health
Last update: May 2019
Compared to
Graph Selections
Significantly different than the overall value
Rate per 10,000 population
| County | Source | Measurement Period | Rate per 10,000 population | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Data Source
- Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Maintained By: Saint Louis County Department of Public Health
Filed under: Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders, Health / Children's Health, Health Status, Children, Teens