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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 Bacterial Pneumonia
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This indicator shows the average annual age-adjusted hospitalization rate due to bacterial pneumonia per 100,000 population aged 18 years and older.
Why is this important?
Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs that is usually caused by infection with bacteria, viruses, fungi or other organisms. According to the Mayo Clinic, more than 60,000 Americans die of pneumonia every year. Pneumonia is a particular concern for older adults and people with chronic illnesses or impaired immune systems, but it can also strike young, healthy people. Worldwide, it is a leading cause of death in children. Although signs and symptoms vary, many cases of pneumonia develop suddenly, with chest pain, fever, chills, cough and shortness of breath. Infection often follows a cold or the flu, but it can also be associated with other illnesses or occur on its own. Some forms of bacterial pneumonia are treatable with antibiotics, but antibiotic-resistant strains are a growing problem.
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717.0
hospitalizations/ 100,000 population 18+ years
Source:
South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office
Measurement period: 2017-2019
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: January 2021
Measurement period: 2017-2019
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: January 2021
Filter(s) for this location: State: South Carolina
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hospitalizations per 100,000 population 18+ years
| County | Source | Measurement Period | Hospitalizations per 100,000 population 18+ years | |
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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 / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Health / Respiratory Diseases, Clinical Care, Adults