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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
Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Short-Term Complications of Diabetes
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This indicator shows the age-adjusted hospitalization rate due to short-term complications of diabetes per 10,000 population aged 18 years and older. Cases include a primary diagnosis of a short-term complication of diabetes. Short-term complications of diabetes include ketoacidosis, hyperosmolarity, or coma. Cases of gestational diabetes are excluded.
Why is this important?
The prevalence of diagnosed type 2 diabetes increased sixfold in the latter half of the last century according to the CDC. Diabetes risk factors such as obesity and physical inactivity have played a major role in this dramatic increase. Age, race, and ethnicity are also important risk factors. The CDC estimates the direct economic cost of diabetes in the United States to be about $100 billion per year. This figure does not take into account the indirect economic costs attributable to potential work time lost to diabetes- related illness or premature death. In response to this public health challenge, Healthy People 2020 has identified goals that aim to "reduce the disease and economic burden of diabetes, and improve the quality of life for all persons who have or are at risk for diabetes." Goals include improved diabetes education, improved compliance with recommended care and screening procedures, and reduced rates of serious complications such as foot ulcers, amputation, and death.
Region: Northern Virginia
The Northern Virginia region includes Alexandria City, Arlington, Fairfax, Fairfax City, Falls Church City, Loudoun, Prince William, Manassas City, and Manassas Park City.
4.2
hospitalizations/ 10,000 population 18+ years
Source:
Virginia Health Information
Measurement period: 2020-2022
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: March 2024
Measurement period: 2020-2022
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: March 2024
Filter(s) for this location: State: Virginia
Compared to
Technical note: Rates were calculated using Claritas population estimates. Rates based on fewer than 12 hospitalizations or a population of less than 300 are not reported to ensure patient confidentiality.
More details:
Virginia Health Information (VHI) has provided non-confidential patient level information used in this analysis which was compiled in accordance with Virginia law. VHI has no authority to independently verify this data. By accepting this data the requester agrees to assume all risks that may be associated with or arise from the use of inaccurately submitted data. VHI edits data received and is responsible for the accuracy of assembling this information, but does not represent that the subsequent use of this data was appropriate or endorse or support any conclusions of inferences that may be drawn from the use of this data.
Graph Selections
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
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Data Source
- Virginia Health Information
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Health / Diabetes, Clinical Care, Adults