Demographics
Social & Behavioral Indicators
County |
|
32%(30.9-32.9) |
County Group |
|
32%(30.9-32.9) |
Area Development District |
32%(28.96-34.89) |
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About the Indicator:
Percent of adults who did not participate in any physical activity or exercise during the past month.
Data Source:
BRFSS
County |
|
37%(35.5-37.6) |
County Group |
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37%(35.5-37.6) |
Area Development District |
34%(30.52-36.63) |
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About the Indicator:
The percentage of adults estimated to be obese, defined as having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30.0 or higher. BMI is equal to weight in pounds divide by height in inches squared and then multiplied by 703.
Data Source:
BRFSS
County |
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70%(69.1-71.1) |
County Group |
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70%(69.1-71.1) |
Area Development District |
69%(66.24-72.54) |
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About the Indicator:
The percentage of adults estimated to be overweight, defined as having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25.0 or higher. This category includes those adults estimated to be obese, defined as having a BMI of 30.0 or greater. BMI is equal to weight in pounds divide by height in inches squared and then multiplied by 703.
Data Source:
BRFSS
County |
|
10%(8.9-11.2) |
County Group |
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10%(8.9-11.2) |
Area Development District |
14%(10.89-16.94) |
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About the Indicator:
Percent of adults who consume five or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day.
Data Source:
BRFSS
County |
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23%(21.9-23.7) |
County Group |
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23%(21.9-23.7) |
Area Development District |
21%(18.75-24.02) |
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About the Indicator:
Percent of adults who are current smokers (variable calculated from one or more BRFSS questions).
Data Source:
BRFSS
County |
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15%(14.0-15.7) |
County Group |
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15%(14.0-15.8) |
Area Development District |
16%(13.67-18.95) |
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About the Indicator:
Binge drinking is defined as having five or more drinks on one occasion for males and having four or more drinks on one occasion for females.
Data Source:
BRFSS
Health Outcomes
About the Indicator:
Years of Potential Life Lost prior to age 75 is a measure of premature mortality that is calculated over the age range from birth to 75 years of age.
Data Source:
Kentucky State Data Center - Vital Statistics
Less than 1 year |
97 |
1,832 |
1-4 years |
10 |
296 |
5-9 years |
10 |
198 |
10-14 years |
21 |
256 |
15-19 years |
36 |
819 |
20-24 years |
75 |
1,572 |
25-29 years |
79 |
2,162 |
30-34 years |
107 |
2,708 |
35-39 years |
112 |
3,431 |
40-44 years |
188 |
4,462 |
45-49 years |
281 |
6,736 |
50-54 years |
506 |
11,019 |
55-59 years |
769 |
15,609 |
60-64 years |
925 |
18,692 |
65-69 years |
1,128 |
22,281 |
70-74 years |
1,343 |
24,690 |
75-79 years |
1,374 |
26,730 |
80-84 years |
1,565 |
28,407 |
85 years and older |
3,314 |
57,797 |
Data Source:
Kentucky State Data Center - Vital Statistics, Deaths by Age Group
County |
|
23%(21.8-23.5) |
County Group |
|
23%(21.8-23.5) |
Area Development District |
23%(20.69-25.89) |
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About the Indicator:
Adults were asked to rate their own health status as excellent, very good, good, fair or poor. Data indicates the percentage of adults reporting their health status as generally being fair or poor.
Data Source:
BRFSS
County |
|
5(4.8-5.3) |
County Group |
|
5(4.8-5.3) |
Area Development District |
5(4.2-5.6) |
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About the Indicator:
Average number of days in the past 30 days when physical health, including physical illness and injury, was not good.
Data Source:
BRFSS
County |
|
5(4.4-4.8) |
County Group |
|
5(4.4-4.8) |
Area Development District |
5(4.42-5.64) |
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About the Indicator:
Average number of days in the past 30 days when mental health, including stress, depression, and problems with emotions, was not good.
Data Source:
BRFSS
County |
|
16%(14.8-16.3) |
County Group |
|
16%(14.8-16.4) |
Area Development District |
16%(13.72-18.72) |
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Data Source:
BRFSS
County |
|
13%(12.7-14.0) |
County Group |
|
13%(12.7-14.0) |
Area Development District |
16%(13.7-18.02) |
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Data Source:
BRFSS
County |
|
41%(39.2-42.6) |
County Group |
|
41%(39.2-42.6) |
Area Development District |
40%(36.6-43.76) |
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About the Indicator:
Percent of adults who report they have been told they have high blood pressure or hypertension by a health care professional.
Data Source:
BRFSS
Access to Care
County |
|
42%(40.4-42.5) |
County Group |
|
42%(40.4-42.5) |
Area Development District |
39%(35.57-41.8) |
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About the Indicator:
Percent of adults who report having received a flu vaccine in the past year.
Data Source:
BRFSS
County |
|
8%(6.8-9.0) |
County Group |
|
8%(6.8-9.0) |
Area Development District |
10%(7.67-13.18) |
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About the Indicator:
Percent of adults who report that they have not had their cholesterol level checked in the past 5 years.
Data Source:
BRFSS
County |
|
35%(33.9-36.0) |
County Group |
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35%(33.9-36.0) |
Area Development District |
34%(30.61-37.1) |
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About the Indicator:
Percent of adults younger than 65 who report having ever been tested for HIV.
Data Source:
BRFSS
County |
|
81%(79.9-81.7) |
County Group |
|
81%(79.9-81.7) |
Area Development District |
82%(79.08-84.7) |
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About the Indicator:
Percent of adults reporting that there was one person they think of as their personal doctor or health care provider.
Data Source:
BRFSS
All Physicians |
342 |
10,115 |
Primary Care Physicians |
129 |
4,241 |
Physician Specialists |
213 |
5,874 |
Registered Nurses |
2,464 |
47,948 |
Nurse Practitioners |
112 |
2,797 |
Physician Assistants |
29 |
772 |
Pharmacists |
191 |
4,524 |
Dentists |
97 |
2,461 |
About the Indicator:
Physician and Dentist data based on provider's county of practice as reported to the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure or Kentucky Board of Dentistry. Nurse, Physician Assistant, and Pharmacist data based on provider's county of residence.
Data Source:
Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure, Kentucky Board of Dentistry, Kentucky Board of Nursing, Kentucky Board of Pharmacy
Total Physicians |
342 |
10,115 |
Total Primary Care |
129 |
4,241 |
Family Practice |
58 |
1,547 |
General Practice |
2 |
116 |
Internal Medicine |
35 |
1,375 |
Obstetrics and Gynecology |
17 |
493 |
Pediatrics |
17 |
710 |
Other Specialty |
213 |
5,874 |
About the Indicator:
Based on physician's county of practice as reported to the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure.
Data Source:
Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure
County |
|
12%(10.8-12.2) |
County Group |
|
12%(10.8-12.2) |
Area Development District |
12%(9.98-14.67) |
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About the Indicator:
The percent of adults who report that there was a time in the past year when they needed to see a doctor but could not because of the cost.
Data Source:
BRFSS
Total |
45,167 |
928,615 |
65 and Over |
4,190 |
92,515 |
Adults ages 20-64 |
14,727 |
313,706 |
Children ages 0-19 |
26,271 |
518,695 |
Foster Care Children |
744 |
16,110 |
Blind and Disabled |
8,939 |
208,640 |
BCCA |
33 |
520 |
About the Indicator:
BCCA refers to women eligible for coverage through the Kentucky Women's Cancer Screening Program.
Data Source:
Kentucky Health Care Market Report (Kentucky Department of Medicaid Services)
Maternal & Child Health
Senior Health