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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
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No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Pediatric Mental Health
County: San Mateo
Measurement Period: 2018-2020
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This indicator shows the age-adjusted emergency room visit rate due to mental health per 10,000 population under 18 years. Cases include adjustment disorders; anxiety disorders; attention deficit conduct and disruptive behavior disorders; delirium, dementia, amnestic and other cognitive disorders; disorders usually diagnosed in infancy, childhood, or adolescence; mood disorders; personality disorders; schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders; and impulse control disorders not elsewhere classified.
Why is this important?
Psychological distress can affect all aspects of our lives. It is important to recognize and address potential psychological issues before they become critical. Occasional down days are normal, but persistent problems should be evaluated and treated by a qualified professional; proper management of mental/emotional health problems can prevent psychological crises warranting hospitalization. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, treatment for mental disorders is a major cause of hospitalization for children and adolescents between the ages of 10 and 21 years.
23.5
ER visits/ 10,000 population under 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
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Data Source
- California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders, Health / Children's Health, Clinical Care, Infants, Children, Teens