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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
At-risk Adults without a Routine Doctor Visit in Past Two Years
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Measurement Period: 2013-2014
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Percent of adults age 50 or older, or in fair or poor health, or ever told they have diabetes or pre-diabetes, acute myocardial infarction, heart disease, stroke, or asthma who did not visit a doctor for a routine checkup in the past two years. Authors’ analysis of 2011–2014 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (NCCDPHP, BRFSS 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014).
Why is this important?
At-risk adults require routine medical care to monitor their condition. At-risk adults who do not visit a doctor regularly may experience adverse health effects.
Percentage of adults
| Hospital Referral Region | Source | Measurement Period | Percentage of adults | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Data Source
- Commonwealth Fund
Maintained By: MiHIA
Filed under: Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Economy, Clinical Care, Adults, Older Adults