Compared to Distribution

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an indicator guage with the arrow in the yellow the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.

an indicator guage with the arrow in the red the value is in the worst quarter of communities.

Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

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red chart bars Significantly worse than the overall value

light blue chart bars No significant difference with the overall value

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Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Urinary Tract Infections

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Measurement Period: 2021-2023

This indicator shows the age-adjusted emergency room visit rate due to urinary tract infections per 10,000 population aged 18 years and older. Cases with a kidney/urinary tract disorder or an inmmunocompromised state are excluded.

Why is this important?

Urinary tract infections are a serious health problem affecting millions of people each year. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, infections of the urinary tract are the second most common type of infection in the body, accounting for about 8.1 million doctor visits each year. Women are especially prone to UTIs, and one woman in five develops a UTI during her lifetime. Infections generally begin in the urethra, but may migrate up to the bladder and kidneys.

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