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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 Hospitalization Rate due to Long-Term Complications of Diabetes
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This indicator shows the age-adjusted hospitalization rate due to long-term complications of diabetes per 100,000 population aged 18 years and older. Cases include a primary diagnosis of a long-term complication of diabetes. Long-term complications of diabetes include eye, renal, neurological, or circulatory complications or complications not otherwise specified. Cases of gestational diabetes are excluded.
Why is this important?
The prevalence of diagnosed type 2 diabetes increased sixfold in the latter half of the 20th century according to the CDC. Diabetes risk factors such as obesity and physical inactivity have played a major role in this dramatic increase. Age, race, and ethnicity are also important risk factors. The direct economic cost of diabetes in the United States is extremely large. The burden of diabetes is further bolstered when taking into account the indirect economic costs attributable to potential work time lost to diabetes-related illnesses or premature death.
hospitalizations per 100,000 population 18+
| County | Source | Measurement Period | Hospitalizations per 100,000 population 18+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Data Source
- South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office
Note: This source uses Zip Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) for its Zip Code data. Learn more
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Health / Diabetes, Clinical Care, Adults