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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 ER Rate due to Community Acquired Pneumonia
County: San Mateo
Measurement Period: 2018-2020
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This indicator shows the age-adjusted emergency room visit rate due to community acquired pneumonia (bacterial pneumonia) per 10,000 population aged 18 years and older. Cases with a secondary diagnosis of sickle cell anemia, Hemoglobin-S, or other indications of immunocompromised state are excluded.
Why is this important?
Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs that is usually caused by infection with bacteria, viruses, fungi or other organisms. According to the Mayo Clinic, more than 60,000 Americans die of pneumonia every year. Pneumonia is a particular concern for older adults and people with chronic illnesses or impaired immune systems, but it can also strike young, healthy people. Worldwide, it is a leading cause of death in children. Although signs and symptoms vary, many cases of pneumonia develop suddenly, with chest pain, fever, chills, cough and shortness of breath. Infection often follows a cold or the flu, but it can also be associated with other illnesses or occur on its own. Some forms of bacterial pneumonia are treatable with antibiotics, but antibiotic-resistant strains are a growing problem.
15.5
ER visits/ 10,000 population 18+ years
Source:
California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Measurement period: 2018-2020
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: August 2022
Measurement period: 2018-2020
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: August 2022
Compared to
Technical note: Rates were calculated using Claritas population estimates. Rates based on fewer than 12 emergency room visits or a population of less than 300 are not reported to ensure patient confidentiality.
Graph Selections
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
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Data Source
- California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Health / Respiratory Diseases, Clinical Care, Adults