Changed data source (from county-level 2006 CDC/EPA NEPHTN data) to CDC/EPA 2008 NEPHTN Hierarchical Bayesian Space Time Modeling System (HBM) raw model data. New data processed and summarized at tract level. Affected Indicators: Poor Air Quality (PM 2.5).
Improvements made to Demographics – Total Population indicator data.
Changed data source (from 2010 Decennial Census) to ACS 2006-2010. Indicator is now comparable with other reported demographic statistics. Affected indicators: Total Population.
Improvements made to race/ethnicity reporting for all American Community Survey (ACS) data.
Separated ethnicity (Hispanic or Latino) origin from race tabulations. Tabulations added for non-Hispanic population.
Affected indicators:
- Total Male Population;
- Total Female Population;
- Total Population Age 0-4;
- Total Population Age 5-17;
- Total Population Age 18-24;
- Total Population Age 24-34;
- Total Population Age 35-44;
- Total Population Age 45-54;
- Total Population Age 55-64;
- Total Population Age 65 or Older;
- Linguistically Isolated Population;
- Poverty Rate;
- Population Below 200% of Poverty Level;
- Children in Poverty;
- Uninsured Population;
- Population with No High School Diploma
New maps and data now available for physical / built environment indicators from the US Census Bureau’s County Business Patterns (CBP) database.
New data from the Census Bureau’s County Business Patterns program has been processed and released. Affected Indicators:
Physical Environment
- Fast Food Restaurant Access
- Grocery Store Access
- Liquor Store Access
- Recreation and Fitness Facility Access
Correction made to age-adjusted rates for mortality indicators sourced from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) database.
Incorrect figures were found in the raw data table controlling several indicators. These figures were first identified on Monday, January 28th, 2013. The errors have been corrected. Affected Indicators:
Health Outcomes
- Cancer Mortality
- Heart Disease Mortality
- Homicide
- Stroke Mortality
- Suicide
New maps and data now available for population demographic and socioeconomic characteristics from the US Census Bureau’s American Communuity Survey (ACS).
American Community Survey data for the 2007-11 five-year period has been processed and released! These updates replace previous indicator data from the 2006-2010 five-year period. Affected Indicators:
Demographics
- Total Population
- Male Population
- Female Population
- Population Under Age 18
- Population Age 18-64
- Population Age 65+
- Median Age
Social & Economic Factors
- Children in Poverty
- Population in Poverty (100% FPL)
- Population in Poverty (200% FPL)
- Population with No High School Diploma
- Population with Limited English Proficiency (Previously called Linguistically Isolated Population)
New data! Data updated for mortality indicators sourced from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) database.
Data for report years 2006-2010 acquired from the CDC WONDER query system (replacing data for survey year 2005-2009). Affected Indicators:
Health Outcomes
- Cancer Mortality
- Heart Disease Mortality
- Homicide
- Stroke Mortality
- Suicide
Maps and data now available for new demographic and socioeconomic indicators from the US Census Bureau’s American Communuity Survey (ACS).
New data from the American Community Survey data for the 2007-11 five-year period has been processed and released! New Indicators:
Demographics
- Linguistically Isolated Households
- Population Geographic Mobility
- Foreign-Born Population
- Hispanic Population
- Urban and Rural Population
Social & Economic Factors
- Income Over $75,000 (Family)
- Population with Associate’s Level Degree or Higher
New data! New mortality indicators added for lung disease and unintentional injury (accident) deaths. Both consistently rank in the top 5 causes of death by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Data sourced from the CDC National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) database.
Data for report years 2006-2010 acquired from the CDC WONDER query system. New Indicators:
Health Outcomes
- Accident Mortality
- Lung Disease Mortality
- Homicide
- Stroke Mortality
- Suicide
New maps and data now available for STD incidence indicators from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP).
New data from the CDC NCHHSTP for STD incidence in 2010 has been processed and released (replacing previous data for 2009). Affected Indicators:
Health Outcomes
- Chlamydia Incidence
- Gonnorrhea Incidence