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Show Local Health District Key Health Indicators Tri-county Health Department Compiled by Erin Maughan and Sally Burns Counties: Daggett, Duchesne, Uintah Population Size: : 40,516 Area: 5,951 square miles square miles The Tri-County Health Department (THD) is the tenth largest health department in Utah by population, and the 6slxth largest in terms of area covered. The health indicators listed for the year 2001 show that (THD) averages are more favorable than the overall state averages for immunizations. However, all other indicators are less favorable than state statistics, including tobacco use, which was the highest in the state in 2001; making this rural area one of the least healthy places in Utah. Immunization Rates Figure 1. Percentage of children fully immunized by 24 months of age, THD and Utah, 1998-2001. No Health Insurance Figure 3. Percentage of population having no health insurance, THD and Utah, 1997-2001. Health District Utah 30.0% -, 20.0% -10.0% 0.0% ? Health District Utah 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 100.0% -, 1998 1999 2000 2001 Adult Obesity (BMI > 25) Figure 2. Percentage of adults with BMI exceeding 25%, THD and Utah, 1997-2001. Health District Utah 60.0% n 55.0% 50.0% -45.0% -40.0% 35.0% -I 30.0% 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 Tobacco Use Table 1. Percentag THD, Utah and U.S. {e of adults using tobacco in a given year, 1995 -1998 1999 -2001 THD 18.6 19.2 Utah 14.3 13.0 U.S. n/a 22.7 Low Birth Weight «2500 g) Figure 4. Percentage of live born infants with a birth weight under 2500 grams, THD and Utah, 1997-2001. ? Health District Utah 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 Sources: 2000 U. S. Census Data/ [Online] http://w\vw.utah.com/visitor/state_facts/counties.htm Utah Department of Health: Indicator based Information System for Public Health [Online] \ - h sta c Mr u > Utah Department of Health: Behavioral Risk Factors Surveillance System [Online] , < < (*«,<. 126 Utah's Health: An Annual Review Volume DC |
