Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
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 Rate of Preventable Hospitalizations due to Chronic Conditions
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This indicator shows the age-adjusted preventable hospitalization rate due to chronic conditions per 100,000 among adults (aged 18+ years). Includes admissions for one of the following conditions: diabetes with short-term complications, diabetes with long-term complications, uncontrolled diabetes without complications, diabetes with lower-extremity amputation, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, hypertension, heart failure, or angina without a cardiac procedure.
Why is this important?
The measure of preventable hospitalizations in a community indicates the quality and accessibility of primary health care services available. If the quality of care in the outpatient setting is poor, then people may be more likely to overuse the hospital as a main source of care and be hospitalized unnecessarily. An area with a higher density of primary care providers usually has lower rates of hospitalization for ACSC. If access to high quality primary care is increased, a community may be able to reduce its preventable hospitalizations. The measure of preventable hospitalizations also indicates opportunities for prevention, such as the implementation of policies and programs that facilitate better health outcomes.
100,000 population 18+
| County | Source | Measurement Period | 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 / Health Care Access & Quality, Clinical Care, Adults