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
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Chronic Lower Respiratory Diseases
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This indicator shows the age-adjusted death rate per 100,000 population due to chronic lower respiratory diseases. Chronic lower respiratory diseases include asthma, emphysema and all other chronic lower respiratory diseases.
Why is this important?
Chronic lower respiratory disease (CLRD) refers to a diverse group of disorders characterized by airway obstruction, causing shortness of breath and impaired lung function, and includes asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. CLRD is a leading cause of death and generally occurs among older adults. While mortality rates of other leading causes of death have decreased, deaths due to CLRD continue to rise. Smoking cigarettes as well as exposure to secondhand smoke and chemical irritants are important risk factors. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 30 billion dollars are spent annually on chronic lower respiratory diseases.
deaths per 100,000 population
| County | Source | Measurement Period | Deaths per 100,000 population | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
There are 18 County values. The lowest value is 23.3, and the highest value is 51.
Half of the values are between 34 and 45.
The middle (median) value is 39.4.
Data Source
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Health / Respiratory Diseases, Health / Mortality Data, Health Outcomes