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Health

An Overview of Mortality Data
Age-Adjusted All-Cause Mortality Rate: African American	Comparison: SF County Average
Age-Adjusted All-Cause Mortality Rate: Asian/Pac Islander	Comparison: SF County Average
Age-Adjusted All-Cause Mortality Rate: Latino	Comparison: SF County Average
Age-Adjusted All-Cause Mortality Rate: White	Comparison: SF County Average
Children's Health
Children Watching 3+ Hours of Television on Weekdays	Comparison: CA Counties
Children with Asthma	Comparison: State Average
Children with Health Insurance	Comparison: CA Counties
Kindergartners with Required Immunizations	Comparison: Prior Value
Chronic Disease
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Coronary Heart Disease	Comparison: CA Counties
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Diabetes	Comparison: CA Counties
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Hypertension	Comparison: CA Counties
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Stroke	Comparison: CA Counties
All Cancer Incidence Rate	Comparison: CA Counties
Asthma Prevalence	Comparison: CA Counties
Bladder Cancer Incidence Rate	Comparison: CA Counties
Colorectal Cancer Incidence Rate	Comparison: CA Counties
ER Rate due to Asthma	Comparison: CA Counties
ER Rate due to Asthma: Adults	Comparison: CA Counties
ER Rate due to Congestive Heart Failure	Comparison: CA Counties
ER Rate due to COPD	Comparison: CA Counties
ER Rate due to Diabetes	Comparison: CA Counties
ER Rate due to Uncontrolled Diabetes	Comparison: CA Counties
ER Rate: Long-Term Complications of Diabetes	Comparison: CA Counties
Hospitalization Rate due to Asthma	Comparison: CA Counties
Hospitalization Rate due to Asthma: Adults	Comparison: CA Counties
Hospitalization Rate due to Congestive Heart Failure	Comparison: CA Counties
Hospitalization Rate due to COPD	Comparison: CA Counties
Hospitalization Rate due to Diabetes	Comparison: CA Counties
Hospitalization Rate due to Uncontrolled Diabetes	Comparison: CA Counties
Hospitalization Rate: Long-Term Complications of Diabetes	Comparison: CA Counties
Hospitalization Rate: Short-Term Complications of Diabetes	Comparison: CA Counties
Liver and Bile Duct Cancer Incidence Rate	Comparison: CA Counties
Lung and Bronchus Cancer Incidence Rate	Comparison: CA Counties
Melanoma Incidence Rate	Comparison: CA Counties
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Incidence Rate	Comparison: CA Counties
Oral Cavity and Pharynx Cancer Incidence Rate	Comparison: CA Counties
Communicable Diseases
Acute Hepatitis B Incidence Rate	Comparison: Prior Value
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to HIV/AIDS	Comparison: CA Counties
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Influenza and Pneumonia	Comparison: CA Counties
AIDS Incidence Rate	Comparison: Prior Value
Chlamydia Incidence Rate	Comparison: CA Counties
ER Rate due to Hepatitis	Comparison: CA Counties
ER Rate due to Pneumonia	Comparison: CA Counties
Gonorrhea Incidence Rate	Comparison: CA Counties
HIV Prevalence Rate	Comparison: CA Counties
HIV/AIDS Cases Diagnosed 2000-2005	Comparison: Prior Value
Hospitalization Rate due to Hepatitis	Comparison: CA Counties
Hospitalization Rate due to Pneumonia	Comparison: CA Counties
Influenza Vaccination Rate 65+	Comparison: CA Counties
Syphilis Incidence Rate	Comparison: CA Counties
Tuberculosis Incidence Rate	Comparison: CA Counties
Disabilities
Physical, Mental or Emotional Disabilities	Comparison: CA Counties
Exercise, Nutrition, & Weight
7th Grade Students who are Physically Fit	Comparison: CA Counties
Adult Fruit and Vegetable Consumption	Comparison: CA Counties
Adults Engaging in Regular Physical Activity	Comparison: CA counties
Adults who are Obese	Comparison: CA Counties
Adults who are Overweight or Obese	Comparison: CA Counties
Child Fruit and Vegetable Consumption	Comparison: CA Counties
Teens Engaging in Regular Physical Activity	Comparison: CA Counties
Teens Participating in Sports Outside PE	Comparison: CA Counties
Fetal & Infant Health
Babies with Low Birth Weight	Comparison: CA Counties
Infant Mortality Rate	Comparison: CA Counties
Mothers who Breastfeed	Comparison: CA Counties
Mothers who Received Early Prenatal Care	Comparison: CA Counties
Percent of Infants Immunized at 24 Months	Comparison: Prior Value
Preterm Births	Comparison: CA Counties
Health Care Delivery
Adults with a Usual Source of Health Care	Comparison: CA Counties
Health Insurance
People without Health Insurance	Comparison: CA Counties
Private Health Insurance Under 65	Comparison: CA Counties
Men's Health
Prostate Cancer Incidence Rate	Comparison: CA Counties
Mental Health
Adults Needing and Obtaining Mental Health Care	Comparison: CA counties
Adults who Received Mental Health Care Last Year	Comparison: CA Counties
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Suicide	Comparison: CA State Average
Other Conditions
Hospitalization Rate due to Dehydration	Comparison: CA Counties
Hospitalization Rate due to Kidney and Urinary Infections	Comparison: CA Counties
Prevention & Safety
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Unintentional Injuries	Comparison: CA Counties
Bicycle-Involved Collision Rate	Comparison: CA Counties
Colon Cancer Screening	Comparison: CA Counties
Death Rate due to Motor Vehicle Crashes	Comparison: All CA Counties
Pedestrian Death Rate	Comparison: CA Counties
Substance Abuse & Addiction
Adult Binge Drinking	Comparison: CA Counties
Adults who Smoke	Comparison: CA Counties
Age-Adjusted Drug-Induced Death Rate	Comparison: CA State Average
Alcohol Outlets	Comparison: U.S. Counties
ER Rate due to Alcohol Abuse	Comparison: CA Counties
Hospitalization Rate due to Alcohol Abuse	Comparison: CA Counties
Percent People Binge Drinking in the Last 30 Days	Comparison: CA Counties
Teens who Do Not Smoke	Comparison: CA Counties
Teens who have tried Alcohol	Comparison: CA Counties
Teen & Adolescent Health
Teen Birth Rate Age 15-19	Comparison: CA Counties
Teens who are Not Sexually Active	Comparison: CA Counties
Teens with Asthma	Comparison: CA Counties
Wellness & Lifestyle
Self-Reported General Health Assessment	Comparison: CA Counties
Women's Health
Breast Cancer Incidence Rate	Comparison: CA Counties
Cervical Cancer Incidence Rate	Comparison: CA Counties
Mammogram History	Comparison: CA Counties
Pap Test History	Comparison: CA Counties
Economy

Economic Climate
Firms Owned by Minorities	Comparison: National Average
Firms Owned by Women	Comparison: National Average
Employment
Unemployed Workers in Civilian Labor Force	Comparison: U.S. Counties
Government Assistance Programs
Households with Public Assistance	Comparison: U.S. Counties
Homeownership
Homeownership Rate	Comparison: U.S. Counties
Housing Affordability & Supply
Minimum Wage Work Hours Needed to Afford 2-Bedroom Apartment	Comparison: CA Counties
Monthly Fair Market Rent	Comparison: CA Counties
Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent	Comparison: U.S. Counties
Income
Income Inequality	Comparison: National Household Income Ratio
Median Household Income	Comparison: CA Counties
Per Capita Income	Comparison: U.S. Counties
Poverty
Children Living Below Poverty Level	Comparison: U.S. Counties
Families Living Below Poverty Level	Comparison: U.S. Counties
People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level	Comparison: U.S. Counties
People Living Below Poverty Level	Comparison: U.S. Counties
Education

Educational Attainment in Adult Population
High School Drop Out Rate	Comparison: CA Counties
Infants Born to Dads with <12 Yrs Education	Comparison: CA Counties
Infants Born to Moms with <12 Yrs Education	Comparison: CA Counties
Higher Education
People 25+ with Bachelor's Degree or Higher
School Environment
Student-to-Teacher Ratio	Comparison: U.S. Counties
Student Performance K-12
2nd Grade Students Proficient in Math	Comparison: CA Counties
2nd Grade Students Proficient in Reading	Comparison: CA Counties
4th Grade Students Proficient in Math	Comparison: CA Counties
4th Grade Students Proficient in Reading	Comparison: CA Counties
High School Graduates Prepared for College	Comparison: CA Counties
Natural Environment

Air
Annual Ozone Air Quality
Annual Particle Pollution
Daily Ozone Air Quality
Daily Particle Pollution
Energy & Sustainability
Residential Electricity Use	Comparison: Prior Value
Residential Natural Gas Use	Comparison: Prior Value
Land Use/Green Space
Persons per Square Mile	Comparison: National Median
Toxic Chemicals
PBT Released	Comparison: Prior Value
Releases of Recognized Carcinogens into Air	Comparison: Prior Value
Water
Beach Water Quality	Comparison: Prior Value
Surface Waters with Reported Problems	Comparison: CA Counties
Public Safety

Crime & Crime Prevention
Violent Crime Rate	Comparison: CA Cities
Social Environment

Ethnicity, African American	Comparison: SF County
Ethnicity, Asian American/Pacific Islander	Comparison: SF County
Ethnicity, Latino/Hispanic	Comparison: SF County
Ethnicity, Native American	Comparison: SF County
Ethnicity, Other or Multiple Ethnicity	Comparison: SF County
Ethnicity, White	Comparison: SF County
Children's Social Environment
Average Annual Cost of Center-Based Child Care	Comparison: CA Counties
Average Annual Cost of Home Child Care	Comparison: CA Counties
Child Abuse Rate	Comparison: CA Counties
Children in Foster Care	Comparison: CA Counties
Demographics
Population Change	Comparison: CA State Average
Population over Age 65	Comparison: National Average
Population under 18 years	Comparison: National Average
Social & Civic Involvement
Voter Turnout	Comparison: CA Counties
Transportation

Commute To Work
Mean Travel Time to Work	Comparison: U.S. Counties
Workers who Drive Alone to Work	Comparison: U.S. Counties
Personal Vehicle Travel
Average Vehicle Miles Traveled Daily	Comparison: SF Bay Area Counties
Households with 1+ vehicle	Comparison: Bay Area counties
Public Transportation
People Commuting to Work by Public Transportation	Comparison: U.S. Counties
Roadway Congestion
Roadway Congestion: Annual Hours Delay/Person
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