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Featured Indicators
Below are three examples of progress and opportunities for improvement for several featured indicators. Learn more about each of these indicators and more below.
Reducing Hospital Readmission
The number of readmissions is decreasing. Continuing progress will be important to reach the Let’s Get Healthy California 2022 target, especially to address geographic variation and improve outcomes for all subgroups.
Reducing Infant Mortality
The statewide rate has reached a record low, but is holding steady. Significant differences persist based on mothers’ race/ethnicity and age.
Increasing Access to Fruits and Vegetables
Fewer adults are able to find fruits and vegetables in their neighborhood. Significant differences persist based on race/ethnicity and education.
Check Out the Status of All the Indicators
The California statewide indicator outcomes for each goal area are included on the progress dashboard below. Further details (including data by county or by demographics) are included on each indicator’s individual page.
Indicator status (movement toward or away from the target) is indicated by color.
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Infant Mortality
In 2010 (baseline year), there were 4.9 deaths per 1,000 live births. The most recent rate available is 4.2 (2017). We hope to reach a target of 4.0 or lower by 2022.
Baseline
4.9
Target
4.0
Cesarean Births
In 2012 (baseline year), the NTSV Cesarean Birth Rate was 27.0%. The most recent rate available is 23.4% (2018). We hope to reach a target of 23.9% or lower by 2022.
Baseline
27.0%
Target
23.9%
Child Vaccination Rates
In 2010 (baseline year), 54.1% of children ages 19-35 months were up-to-date on vaccinations. The most recent data available show 68.6% (2017). We hope to reach a target of 80.0% or higher by 2022.
Baseline
54.1%
Target
80.0%
Children Overweight or Obese (5th Graders)
In 2013 (baseline year), 40.5% of fifth grade students were overweight or obese for their age . The most recent data available show 40.1% (2017). The target is to be determined (TBD) for this indicator.
Baseline
40.5%
Target
TBD
Children Overweight or Obese (7th Graders)
In 2013 (baseline year), 37.2% of seventh grade students were overweight or obese for their age The most recent data available show 38.2% (2017). The target is to be determined (TBD) for this indicator.
Baseline
37.2%
Target
TBD
Children Overweight or Obese (9th Graders)
In 2013 (baseline year), 34.5% of ninth grade students were overweight or obese for their age. The most recent data available show 36.1% (2017). The target is to be determined (TBD) for this indicator.
Baseline
34.5%
Target
TBD
Childhood Fitness (5th Graders)
In 2011 (baseline year), 25.2% of 5th graders scored 6 of 6 on the required California school FITNESSGRAM® test. The most recent data available show 23.1% (2019). We hope to reach a target of 36.0% or higher by 2022.
Baseline
25.2%
Target
36.0%
Childhood Fitness (7th Graders)
In 2011 (baseline year), 32.1% of 7th graders scored 6 of 6 on the required California school FITNESSGRAM® test. The most recent data available show 28.2% (2019). We hope to reach a target of 46.0% or higher by 2022.
Baseline
32.1%
Target
46.0%
Childhood Fitness (9th Graders)
In 2011 (baseline year), 36.8% of 9th graders scored 6 of 6 on the required California school FITNESSGRAM® test. The most recent data available show 33.0% (2019). We hope to reach a target of 52.0% or higher by 2022.
Baseline
36.8%
Target
52.0%
Adolescent Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption
The 2009 (baseline year) for the percentage of teens (ages 12-17) drinking two or more sugar-sweetened beverages daily is 27.3%. We are at 29.4% in 2016 and hope to reach a goal of 17.0% or below by 2022.
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Baseline
27.3%
Target
17.0%
Adolescent Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
In 2009 (baseline year), 19.9% of adolescents aged 12-17 met the recommended intake of fruits and vegetables (at least 5 servings per day). The most recent data available show 24.0% (2018). We hope to reach a target of 32.0% or higher by 2022.
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Baseline
19.9%
Target
32.0%
Childhood Asthma ED Visits
In 2016 (baseline year), there were 75.3 childhood asthma-related ED visits per 10,000 residents. The most recent rate available is 63.4 (2019). We hope to reach a target of 28.0 or lower by 2022.
Note: Due to the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 in October 2015, comparisons cannot be made between 2015 (or earlier) and 2016 (or later). The status for this indicator is pending until an ICD-10 trend can be established.
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Childhood Asthma ED Visits
Baseline
75.3
Target
28.0
Adolescent Tobacco Use
In 2009-2010 (baseline year), 13.8% of adolescents smoked cigarettes in the 30 days prior to the survey. The most recent data available show 4.3% (2015). We surpassed the goal of 10.0% or lower by 2022.
Baseline
13.8%
Target
10.0%
Child Maltreatment
In 2011 (baseline year), there were 9.0 instances of child maltreatment per 1,000 children. The most recent rate available is 7.5 (2019). We hope to reach a target of 3.0 or lower by 2022.
Baseline
9.0
Target
3.0
Adverse Childhood Experiences (Parent Reported)
In 2016-2019 (baseline year), 36.0% of children are exposed to one or more adverse experience (parent reported). The most recent data available (2016-2019) show 36.0%. The target is to be determined (TBD) for this indicator.
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Baseline
36.0%
Target
TBD
Adverse Childhood Experiences (Adult Retrospective)
In 2008-2009 (baseline year), 59.0% of adults reported having been exposed to one or more adverse childhood experience before the age of 18. The most recent data available (2011, 2013, 2015, and 2017 aggregate) show 62.0%. This indicator serves to inform and consequently does not have a target.
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Baseline
59.0%
Target
-
Frequency of Sad or Hopeless Feelings in Youth (7th Graders)
In 2008-2010 (baseline period), 28.0% of 7th graders had constant feelings of sadness or hopelessness. The most recent data available show 30.4% (2017-2019). We hope to reach a target of 25.0% or lower by 2022.
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Baseline
28.0%
Target
25.0%
Frequency of Sad or Hopeless Feelings in Youth (9th Graders)
In 2008-2010 (baseline period), 31.0% of 9th graders had constant feelings of sadness or hopelessness. The most recent data available show 32.6% (2017-2019). We hope to reach a target of 24.0% or lower by 2022.
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Baseline
31.0%
Target
24.0%
Frequency of Sad or Hopeless Feelings in Youth (11th Graders)
In 2008-2010 (baseline period), 32.0% of 11th graders had constant feelings of sadness or hopelessness. The most recent data available show 36.6% (2017-2019). We hope to reach a target of 27.0% or lower by 2022.
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Baseline
32.0%
Target
27.0%
Early Reading Levels
In 2015 (baseline year), 37.0% of 3rd graders were at proficient reading levels. The most recent data available show 48.5% (2019). We hope to reach a target of 60.0% or higher by 2022.
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Early Reading Levels
The data source for this indicator changed in 2015. The baseline will therefore change to 2015 for this indicator.
Baseline
37.0%
Target
60.0%
School Readiness
This indicator is under development and all values are to be determined (TBD).
Baseline
TBD
Target
TBD
Overall Health Status
In 2009 (baseline year), 51.8% of adults reported very good or excellent health. The most recent data available show 46.1% (2018). We hope to reach a target of 60.0% or higher by 2022.
Baseline
51.8%
Target
60.0%
Adult Obesity
In 2009 (baseline year), 22.7% of adults were obese. The most recent data available show 27.1% (2018). We hope to reach a target of 11.0% or lower by 2022.
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Adult Obesity
Note: The data source has changed from the original LGHC 2012 Task Force Report as the original data source is no longer available.
Baseline
22.7%
Target
11.0%
Diabetes Prevalence
The 2012 baseline for the number of adults with diabetes per 100 is 9.2. In 2018, we were at 10.4 and hope to reach 7.0 or lower by 2022
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Diabetes Prevalence
Note: The baseline has changed from the original LGHC 2012 Task Force Report due to changes in survey methodology of the data source in 2012.
Baseline
9.2
Target
7.0
Hypertension
This indicator is under development and the baseline, current rate, and target are to be determined (TBD).
Baseline
TBD
Target
TBD
High Cholesterol
This indicator is under development and the baseline, current rate, and target are to be determined (TBD).
Baseline
TBD
Target
TBD
Adult Physical Activity
In 2013 (baseline year), 69.1% of adults met physical activity recommendations. The most recent data available show 70.5% (2017). We hope to reach a target of 77.0% or higher by 2022.
Baseline
69.1%
Target
77.0%
Adult Sugary Beverage Consumption
In 2013 (baseline year), 7.1% of adults drank two or more sugar-sweetened beverages daily. The most recent data available show 7.8% (2015). We hope to reach a target of 3.6% or lower by 2022.
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Adult Sugary Beverage Consumption
Note: The baseline has changed from the original LGHC 2012 Task Force Report due to changes in survey methodology of the data source in 2011.
Baseline
7.1%
Target
3.6%
Adult Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
In 2012 (baseline year), 28.0% of adults met the recommended intake of fruits and vegetables. Current data is pending. We hope to reach a target of 34.0% or higher by 2022.
Baseline
28.0%
Target
34.0%
Adult Tobacco Use
In 2012 (baseline year), 12.7% of adults are current smokers. The most recent data available show 9.7% (2018). We hope to reach a target of 9.0% or lower by 2022.
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Adult Tobacco Use
Note: The baseline has changed from the original LGHC 2012 Task Force Report due to changes in survey methodology of the data source in 2012.
Baseline
12.7%
Target
9.0%
Sexually Transmitted Disease
This indicator is under development and the baseline, current rate, and target are to be determined (TBD).
Baseline
TBD
Target
TBD
Adult Depression
In 2012 (baseline year), 11.7% of adults were told they had a depressive disorder. The most recent data available show 17.8% (2018). We hope to reach a target of no increase in prevalence compared to baseline by 2022.
Baseline
11.7%
Target
See text
Substance Use – Seventh Grade
The 2013-2015 (baseline year) average of seventh graders who used alcohol or drugs in the last 30 days (excluding tobacco) was 10.4%. The most recent rate available is 6.9% (2017-19). The target is to be determined (TBD) for this indicator.
Baseline
10.4%
Target
TBD
Substance Use – Ninth Grade
The 2013-2015 (baseline year) average of ninth graders who used alcohol or drugs in the last 30 days (excluding tobacco) was 23.2%. The most recent rate available is 14.6% (2017-19). The target is to be determined (TBD) for this indicator.
Baseline
23.2%
Target
TBD
Substance Use – Eleventh Grade
The 2013-2015 (baseline year) average of eleventh graders who used alcohol or drugs in the last 30 days (excluding tobacco) was 33.4%. The most recent rate available is 23.2% (2017-19). The target is to be determined (TBD) for this indicator.
Baseline
33.4%
Target
TBD
Substance Use – Non-traditional
The 2013-2015 (baseline year) average of non-traditional students who used alcohol or drugs in the last 30 days (excluding tobacco) was 60.2%. The most recent rate available is 28.6% (2017-19). The target is to be determined (TBD) for this indicator.
Baseline
60.2%
Target
TBD
Suicide
In 2010 (baseline year), there were 10.0 suicides per 100,000 people. The most recent rate available is 10.6 (2019). The target is to be determined (TBD) for this indicator.
Baseline
10.0
Target
TBD
Adult Maltreatment
This indicator is under development and the baseline, current rate, and target are to be determined (TBD).
Baseline
TBD
Target
TBD
Cognitive Difficulty
This indicator is under development and the baseline, current rate, and target are to be determined (TBD).
Baseline
TBD
Target
TBD
Older Adult Falls
This indicator is under development and the baseline, current rate, and target are to be determined (TBD).
Baseline
TBD
Target
TBD
Access to Hospital Based Palliative Care
In 2012 (baseline year), 37.3% of California hospitals provided in-patient palliative care. The most recent data available show 48.4% (2016). We hope to reach a target of 80.0% or higher by 2022.
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Access to Hospital Based Palliative Care
Note: The data source has changed from the original LGHC 2012 Task Force Report as the original data source is no longer available.
Baseline
37.3%
Target
80.0%
Increasing Use of Hospice Care
In 2010 (baseline year), 39.0% of decedents with terminal conditions utilized hospice care. The most recent data available show 43.3% (2014). We hope to reach a target of 54.0% or higher by 2022.
Baseline
39.0%
Target
54.0%
Terminal Hospital Stays that Include Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Days
In 2010 (baseline year), 22.0% of terminal hospital stays included ICU stays. The most recent data available show 21.0% (2012). We hope to reach a target of 17.0% or lower by 2022.
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Baseline
22.0%
Target
17.0%
Advance Care Planning
This indicator is under development and all values are to be determined (TBD).
Baseline
TBD
Target
TBD
Access to Primary Care Providers
In 2018 (baseline year), 44.8% of Californians had insufficient access to a primary care provider (more than 2000 People per 1 Provider). The most recent rate available is 44.8 (2018). The target is to be determined (TBD) for this indicator.
Baseline
44.8
Target
TBD
Timely Care (Primary Care)
In 2012 (baseline year), 54.1% of patients received primary outpatient care in a timely manner. The most recent data available show 57.3% (2018). We hope to reach a target of 78.0% or higher by 2022.
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Timely Care (Primary Care)
Caution: The baseline has changed from the original LGHC 2012 Task Force Report due to changes in survey methodology of the data source in 2012.
Baseline
54.1%
Target
78.0%
Timely Care (Specialty Care)
In 2012 (baseline year), 58.1% of patients received specialty outpatient care in a timely manner. The most recent data available show 61.2% (2018). We hope to reach a target of 78.0% or higher by 2022.
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Timely Care (Specialty Care)
Caution: The baseline has changed from the original LGHC 2012 Task Force Report due to changes in survey methodology of the data source in 2012.
Baseline
58.1%
Target
78.0%
Increasing Access to Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services
The 2009 Baseline for the percentage of patients who reported difficulty understanding their doctor at their last visit is 3.6%. We are currently at 3.6% in 2018, and hope to be at 2.5% by 2022.
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Baseline
3.5%
Target
2.5%
Coordinated Outpatient Care for Adults
In 2011 (baseline year), 67.0% of patients had a doctor’s office who helped coordinate care with other providers and services. The most recent data available show 62.9% (2018). We hope to reach a target of 94.0% or higher by 2022.
Baseline
67.0%
Target
94.0%
Preventable Hospitalizations
In 2016 (baseline year), there were 892 preventable hospitalizations for selected conditions per 100,000 population. The most recent rate available is 889 (2019). We hope to reach a target of 727 or lower by 2022.
Note: Due to the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 in October 2015, comparisons cannot be made between 2015 (or earlier) and 2016 (or later).
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Preventable Hospitalizations
Note: Due to changes in the way this indicator is calculated each year, the baseline value must also be re-calculated in order to be appropriately compared to the current value. Therefore, the baseline value may slightly change with each year.
Baseline
892
Target
727
Hospital Readmissions
In 2016 (baseline year), 14.5% of hospital discharges resulted in unplanned readmissions within 30 days. The most recent data available show 14.9% (2019). We hope to reach a target of 11.9% or lower by 2022.
Note : Due to the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 in October 2015, comparisons cannot be made between 2015 (or earlier) and 2016 (or later). The status for this indicator is pending until an ICD-10 trend can be established.
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Hospital Readmissions
Note: The target has changed from the original LGHC 2012 Task Force Report; see footnote on indicator page.
Baseline
14.5%
Target
11.9%
Hospital Acquired Conditions
In 2011 (baseline year), there were 0.761 hospital-acquired conditions per 1,000 discharges. The most recent rate available is 0.85 (2019). We hope to reach a target of 0.500 or lower by 2022.
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Hospital Acquired Conditions
Note: Due to the incorporation of ICD-10 codes and other factors into the measure composition, values for this indicator (include baseline) will likely change next year.
Baseline
0.761
Target
0.50
Well Woman Visit
Test This indicator is under development and the baseline, current rate, and target are to be determined (TBD).
Baseline
TBD
Target
TBD
Poverty
In 2017-19 (baseline time range), 16.4% of Californians lived in poverty. The most recent rate available is 16.4% (2017-19). The target is to be determined (TBD) for this indicator.
Baseline
16.4%
Target
TBD
Unemployment
In 2011, 11.7% of Californian’s were unemployed. The most recent data available show 4.2% (2018). The target is to be determined (TBD) for this indicator.
Baseline
11.7%
Target
TBD
Housing Cost Burden
This indicator is under development and the baseline, current rate, and target are to be determined (TBD).
Baseline
TBD
Target
TBD
Food Insecurity
This indicator is under development and the baseline, current rate, and target are to be determined (TBD).
Baseline
TBD
Target
TBD
Healthy Food Access
This indicator is under development and the baseline, current rate, and target are to be determined (TBD).
Baseline
TBD
Target
TBD
Access to Fruits and Vegetables
In 2011 (baseline year), an estimated 78.9% of California adults could always find fresh fruits and vegetables in their neighborhood. The most recent data available show 89.0% (2018). We hope to reach a target of 88.0% or higher by 2022.
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Access to Fruits and Vegetables
Note: The indicator and data source have changed from the original LGHC 2012 Task Force Report as the original data source is no longer available. The baseline has been updated but the target will need to be developed for the new source.
Baseline
78.9%
Target
88.0%
Walk Trips
In 2006-2010 (baseline period), 2.8% of Californians reported walking to work. The most recent data available show 2.7% (2011-2015). We hope to reach a target of 5.6% by 2022.
Walk Trips
Note: The indicator and data source have changed from the original LGHC 2012 Task Force Report as the original data source is no longer available. Walk to Work data is included as a proxy measure, but only represents a subset of walk trips. A new baseline and target will need to be developed for the new source.
Baseline
2.8%
Target
5.6%
Park Access
This indicator is under development and the baseline, current rate, and target are to be determined (TBD).
Baseline
TBD
Target
TBD
Neighborhood Safety
In 2007 (baseline year), 92.4% of Californians adults reported feeling safe in their neighborhoods most or all of the time. The most recent data available show 88.7% (2018). We hope to reach a target of 96.0% or higher by 2022.
Baseline
92.4%
Target
96.0%
Violent Crimes
This indicator is under development and the baseline, current rate, and target are to be determined (TBD).
Baseline
TBD
Target
TBD
Community Support
This indicator is under development and the baseline, current rate, and target are to be determined (TBD).
Baseline
TBD
Target
TBD
Volunteering
This indicator is under development and the baseline, current rate, and target are to be determined (TBD).
Baseline
TBD
Target
TBD
Uninsured – Point in Time
In 2009 (baseline year), 14.5% of Californians (adults, adolescents and children combined) reported not having health insurance at the time the survey was conducted. The most recent data available show 7.2% (2019). We hope to reach a target of 5.0% or lower by 2022.
Baseline
14.5%
Target
5.0%
Uninsured – Some Point in the Past Year
In 2009 (baseline year), 8.7% of Californians (adults, adolescents and children combined) had a gap in health insurance over the course of the previous year. The most recent data available show 3.0% (2019). We hope to reach a target of 3.0% or lower by 2022.
Baseline
8.7%
Target
3.0%
Uninsured – For a Year or More
In 2009 (baseline year), 11.3% of Californians (adults, adolescents and children combined) were without health insurance for a year or more. The most recent data available show 5.7% (2019). We hope to reach a target of 4.0% or lower by 2022.
Baseline
11.3%
Target
4.0%
Total Out-of-Pocket Cost (Individuals)
The 2012 Baseline for total out-of-pocket costs for individuals is $894. The most recent data available show $834 (2018). The target is to be determined (TBD) for this indicator.
Baseline
$894
Target
TBD
Total Out-of-Pocket Cost (Families)
The 2012 Baseline for total out-of-pocket costs for families is $6,884. The most recent data available show $7,545 (2018). The target is to be determined (TBD) for this indicator.
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Total Out of Pocket Cost (Families)
Caution: The data source has changed from the original LGHC 2012 Task Force Report as the original data source is no longer available.
Baseline
$6,884
Target
TBD
Bending the Health Care Cost Curve, Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) by Total Health Expenditures
In 2012 (baseline year), the rate of increase of total healthcare cost was 7.0%. The most recent data available show 5.5% (2015). We hope to reach a target of no greater than the Compound Annual Growth Rate for Gross State Product by 2022.
Baseline
7.0%
Target
See Text
Health Care in an Integrated System
In 2013 (baseline year), 50.9% of Californians received care in an integrated system. The most recent data available show 59.8% (2018). We hope to reach a target of 63.9% or higher by 2022.
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Integrated System
Caution: The data source has changed from the original LGHC 2012 Task Force Report as the original data source is no longer available.
Baseline
50.9%
Target
63.9%
Transparent Information on Cost and Quality
This indicator is under development and all values are to be determined (TBD).
Baseline
TBD
Target
TBD
Value-Based Payment
This indicator is under development and the baseline, current rate, and target are to be determined (TBD).
Baseline
TBD
Target
TBD