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
COPD: Medicare Population
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This indicator shows the percentage of Medicare beneficiaries who were treated for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for persons aged 65 years or older, persons under age 65 years with certain disabilities, and persons of any age with end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
Why is this important?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a condition that restricts airflow into the lungs, making it difficult to breathe. COPD is most commonly a mix of chronic bronchitis and emphysema, and usually results from tobacco use, although it can also be a result of pollutants in the air, genetic factors, and respiratory infections. Common symptoms include shortness of breath, wheezing, and chronic cough. There is no cure for COPD, but smoking cessation, medications, and therapy or surgery can help individuals manage their symptoms.
| County | Source | Measurement Period | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
There are 22 County values. The lowest value is 9%, and the highest value is 15%.
Half of the values are between 11% and 14%.
The middle (median) value is 12%.
Data Source
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Health / Respiratory Diseases, Health / Older Adults, Health Status, Adults, Older Adults, People with Disabilities