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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.
Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health
Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health
County: Santa Cruz
Value
Compared to:
County: Santa Cruz Babies with Low Birthweight
County: Santa Cruz Babies with Low Birthweight
5.6%
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 56 California counties.
CA Value
(7.1%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(8.5% in 2021)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Prior Value
(5.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Santa Cruz Birth Rate
County: Santa Cruz Birth Rate
42.0
Per 1,000 births
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(42.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Santa Cruz Births by Delivery Location: Dominican Hospital
County: Santa Cruz Births by Delivery Location: Dominican Hospital
30.6%
Percent %
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(29.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Santa Cruz Births by Delivery Location: Non-Hospital
County: Santa Cruz Births by Delivery Location: Non-Hospital
2.2%
Percent %
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(3.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Santa Cruz Births by Delivery Location: Out of County
County: Santa Cruz Births by Delivery Location: Out of County
10.2%
Percent %
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(11.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Santa Cruz Births by Delivery Location: Sutter
County: Santa Cruz Births by Delivery Location: Sutter
25.8%
Percent %
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(26.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Santa Cruz Births by Delivery Location: Watsonville Community Hospital
County: Santa Cruz Births by Delivery Location: Watsonville Community Hospital
31.2%
Percent %
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(29.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Santa Cruz Cesareans to Low Risk Expecting Parents with Prior Cesarean
County: Santa Cruz Cesareans to Low Risk Expecting Parents with Prior Cesarean
79.7%
Percent of births
(2020)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(77.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Santa Cruz Cesareans to Low Risk Expecting Parents without Prior Cesarean
County: Santa Cruz Cesareans to Low Risk Expecting Parents without Prior Cesarean
12.8
Per 1000 births
(2020)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(11.8)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Santa Cruz Less Than 10 Prenatal Care Visits
County: Santa Cruz Less Than 10 Prenatal Care Visits
24.7%
Percent of births
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(21.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Santa Cruz Mothers who Breastfeed
County: Santa Cruz Mothers who Breastfeed
98.4%
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(93.8%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(98.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Santa Cruz Mothers who Received Early Prenatal Care
County: Santa Cruz Mothers who Received Early Prenatal Care
90.3%
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(87.9%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(78.3% in 2021)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Prior Value
(88.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Santa Cruz Payment for Delivery: MediCal
County: Santa Cruz Payment for Delivery: MediCal
41.8%
Percent of births
(2021)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(45.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Santa Cruz Payment for Delivery: Private Insurance
County: Santa Cruz Payment for Delivery: Private Insurance
54.6%
Percent of births
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(53.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Santa Cruz Payment for Delivery: Uninsured
County: Santa Cruz Payment for Delivery: Uninsured
2.3%
Percent of births
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(3.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
11.2%
Percent of births
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(9.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Santa Cruz Preterm Births
County: Santa Cruz Preterm Births
9.2
Per 1,000 births
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(7.5)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
