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Impact 2: Appropriate Utilization of Care

The community indicators on this page provide an overview of how Santa Cruz County residents are doing in key areas of this community impact. This helps us understand how our community is doing overall, and whether particular people or areas in the county are experiencing greater challenges or hardships that need to be addressed. To learn more about any community indicator, click See More Data. 
Indicators

Early Prenatal Care

 Increasing the number of women who receive prenatal care, and who do so early in their pregnancies, can improve birth outcomes and lower health care costs by reducing the likelihood of complications during pregnancy and childbirth.
 

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Mothers who Received Early Prenatal Care

Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (90.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (88.9%). Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (90.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (88.9%).
(Compared to Prior Value)
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 90.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 84.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 80.3%. Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 90.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 84.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 80.3%.
(Compared to CA Counties)
Compared to the CA Value (87.9%), Santa Cruz has a value of 90.3% which is higher and better. Compared to the CA Value (87.9%), Santa Cruz has a value of 90.3% which is higher and better.
(Compared to CA State Value)

County: Santa Cruz

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Use of Preventative Care; Screening Rates

Preventive care is important because it helps you stay healthy and access prompt treatment when necessary, and it can also help reduce overall medical expenses.
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Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 82.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 81.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 80.0%. Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 82.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 81.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 80.0%.
Cervical Cancer Screening: 21-65
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 70.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 67.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 64.5%. Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 70.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 67.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 64.5%.
Colon Cancer Screening
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 32.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 31.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 28.6%. Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 32.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 31.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 28.6%.
Adults 65+ who Received Recommended Preventive Services: Females

County: Santa Cruz

(Compared to CA Counties)

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Children who have Used Dental Treatment

Oral health is an essential component of general well-being, and dental caries and gum diseases are two of the leading oral issues. By being evaluated for oral health, issues in children can be caught early and can be prevented from causing continuous or long-term negative effects.
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Children who Visited a Dentist

Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (97.1%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (92.9%). Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (97.1%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (92.9%).
(Compared to Prior Value)
Compared to the CA Value (91.9%), Santa Cruz has a value of 97.1% which is higher and better. Compared to the CA Value (91.9%), Santa Cruz has a value of 97.1% which is higher and better.
(Compared to CA State Value)

County: Santa Cruz

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Health Care Utilization Rates

 
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ED Utilization for Primary Care

 
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Care During Last 12 Months

 
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