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Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.

Compared to Distribution

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an indicator guage with the arrow in the red the value is in the worst quarter of communities.

Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

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Health / Disabilities

Health / Disabilities

Health / Disabilities

Persons with a Cognitive Difficulty

Value
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Health / Disabilities

Persons with a Cognitive Difficulty

Value
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Persons with a Cognitive Difficulty County: Ventura

Current Value:

Persons with a Cognitive Difficulty County: Ventura

4.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the CA Value (4.6%), Ventura has a value of 4.5%.
CA Value
(4.6%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (5.3%), Ventura has a value of 4.5%.
US Value
(5.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Ventura value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Adults Needing and Receiving Behavioral Health Care Services

Value
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Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Adults Needing and Receiving Behavioral Health Care Services

Value
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Adults Needing and Receiving Behavioral Health Care Services County: Ventura

Current Value:

Adults Needing and Receiving Behavioral Health Care Services County: Ventura

57.1%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Ventura has a value of 57.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 60.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 55.8%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (55.9%), Ventura has a value of 57.1% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(55.9%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Ventura (57.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (64.1%).
Prior Value
(64.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Ventura value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Adults Needing Help With Mental, Emotional or Substance Abuse Problems

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Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Adults Needing Help With Mental, Emotional or Substance Abuse Problems

Value
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Adults Needing Help With Mental, Emotional or Substance Abuse Problems County: Ventura

Current Value:

Adults Needing Help With Mental, Emotional or Substance Abuse Problems County: Ventura

23.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Ventura has a value of 23.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 25.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 31.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (25.4%), Ventura has a value of 23.0% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(25.4%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Ventura (23.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (25.8%).
Prior Value
(25.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Ventura value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the VC 2020 Target (17.5%), the target has not been met.
VC 2020 Target
(17.5%)

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Suicide

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Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Suicide

Value
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Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Suicide County: Ventura

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Suicide County: Ventura

10.0
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Ventura has a value of 10.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 20.6.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (10.3), Ventura has a value of 10.0 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(10.3)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (13.5), Ventura has a value of 10.0 which is lower and better.
US Value
(13.5 in 2020)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Compared to the prior value, Ventura (10.0) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (10.2).
Prior Value
(10.2)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Ventura value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (12.8), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(12.8)
<div>MHMD-01: Reduce the suicide rate <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Adolescent Suicide and Intentional Self-inflicted Injury

Value
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Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Adolescent Suicide and Intentional Self-inflicted Injury

Value
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Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Adolescent Suicide and Intentional Self-inflicted Injury County: Ventura

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Adolescent Suicide and Intentional Self-inflicted Injury County: Ventura

72.9
ER visits per 10,000 population aged 10-17
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Ventura has a value of 72.9 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 73.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 111.0.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 56 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (57.8), Ventura has a value of 72.9 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(57.8)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Ventura (72.9) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (71.4).
Prior Value
(71.4)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Adult Mental Health

Value
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Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Adult Mental Health

Value
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Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Adult Mental Health County: Ventura

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Adult Mental Health County: Ventura

69.6
ER visits per 10,000 population 18+ years
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Ventura has a value of 69.6 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 81.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 98.6.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (78.9), Ventura has a value of 69.6 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(78.9)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Ventura (69.6) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (70.6).
Prior Value
(70.6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Pediatric Mental Health

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Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Pediatric Mental Health

Value
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Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Pediatric Mental Health County: Ventura

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Pediatric Mental Health County: Ventura

25.9
ER visits per 10,000 population under 18 years
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Ventura has a value of 25.9 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 34.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 47.2.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 56 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (33.7), Ventura has a value of 25.9 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(33.7)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Ventura (25.9) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (27.1).
Prior Value
(27.1)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Adult Suicide and Intentional Self-inflicted Injury

Value
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Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Adult Suicide and Intentional Self-inflicted Injury

Value
Compared to:

Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Adult Suicide and Intentional Self-inflicted Injury County: Ventura

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Adult Suicide and Intentional Self-inflicted Injury County: Ventura

30.1
ER visits per 10,000 population 18+ years
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Ventura has a value of 30.1 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 30.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 40.4.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (25.1), Ventura has a value of 30.1 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(25.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Ventura (30.1) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (30.0).
Prior Value
(30.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Adolescent Suicide and Intentional Self-inflicted Injury County: Ventura

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Adolescent Suicide and Intentional Self-inflicted Injury County: Ventura

7.5
Hospitalizations per 10,000 population aged 10-17
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Ventura has a value of 7.5 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 11.3.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 45 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (10.4), Ventura has a value of 7.5 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(10.4)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Ventura (7.5) is less and better than the previously measured value (10.0).
Prior Value
(10.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Adult Mental Health

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Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Adult Mental Health

Value
Compared to:

Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Adult Mental Health County: Ventura

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Adult Mental Health County: Ventura

22.0
Hospitalizations per 10,000 population 18+ years
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Ventura has a value of 22.0 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 21.2.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 55 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (24.7), Ventura has a value of 22.0 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(24.7)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Ventura (22.0) is less and better than the previously measured value (31.6).
Prior Value
(31.6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Pediatric Mental Health

Value
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Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Pediatric Mental Health

Value
Compared to:

Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Pediatric Mental Health County: Ventura

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Pediatric Mental Health County: Ventura

7.3
Hospitalizations per 10,000 population under 18 years
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Ventura has a value of 7.3 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.4.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 45 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (11.9), Ventura has a value of 7.3 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(11.9)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Ventura (7.3) is less and better than the previously measured value (14.3).
Prior Value
(14.3)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Adult Suicide and Intentional Self-inflicted Injury

Value
Compared to:

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Adult Suicide and Intentional Self-inflicted Injury

Value
Compared to:

Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Adult Suicide and Intentional Self-inflicted Injury County: Ventura

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Adult Suicide and Intentional Self-inflicted Injury County: Ventura

13.9
Hospitalizations per 10,000 population 18+ years
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Ventura has a value of 13.9 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.3.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 55 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (12.3), Ventura has a value of 13.9 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(12.3)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the prior value, Ventura (13.9) is less and better than the previously measured value (16.6).
Prior Value
(16.6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Depression: Medicare Population

Value
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Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Depression: Medicare Population

Value
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Depression: Medicare Population County: Ventura

Current Value:

Depression: Medicare Population County: Ventura

16.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Ventura has a value of 16.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Ventura has a value of 16.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (14.0%), Ventura has a value of 16.0% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(14.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (16.0%), Ventura has a value of 16.0%.
US Value
(16.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Ventura (16.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (16.0%).
Prior Value
(16.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Ventura value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Frequent Mental Distress

Value
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Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Frequent Mental Distress

Value
Compared to:

Frequent Mental Distress County: Ventura

Current Value:

Frequent Mental Distress County: Ventura

11.6%
(2019)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Ventura has a value of 11.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.7%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Ventura has a value of 11.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,121 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (12.0%), Ventura has a value of 11.6% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(12.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (14.0%), Ventura has a value of 11.6% which is lower and better.
US Value
(14.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Ventura (11.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (12.4%).
Prior Value
(12.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Poor Mental Health: 14+ Days

Value
Compared to:

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Poor Mental Health: 14+ Days

Value
Compared to:

Poor Mental Health: 14+ Days County: Ventura

Current Value:

Poor Mental Health: 14+ Days County: Ventura

14.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Ventura has a value of 14.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.6%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Ventura has a value of 14.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (14.7%), Ventura has a value of 14.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(14.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

Health / Older Adults

Health / Older Adults

Health / Older Adults

Alzheimer's Disease or Dementia: Medicare Population

Value
Compared to:

Health / Older Adults

Alzheimer's Disease or Dementia: Medicare Population

Value
Compared to:

Alzheimer's Disease or Dementia: Medicare Population County: Ventura

Current Value:

Alzheimer's Disease or Dementia: Medicare Population County: Ventura

6.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Ventura has a value of 6.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 5.3%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Ventura has a value of 6.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 6.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (5.0%), Ventura has a value of 6.0% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(5.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (6.0%), Ventura has a value of 6.0%.
US Value
(6.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Ventura (6.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (6.0%).
Prior Value
(6.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Ventura value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.