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Substance Use Disorder
Humboldt County's rate of drug overdose deaths remains higher than state and national rates. In California, drug overdose death was the leading cause of premature death in 2020. In 2021, the rate of unintentional drug overdose deaths in Humboldt County increased by 67% from the previous year. Between 2020-2021, fentanyl-related drug overdose deaths , the rate of unintentional drug overdose deaths accounted for 64% of all drug overdose deaths in Humboldt County, resulting in the highest mortality rate recorded in the previous 15 years. Substance Use Disorder ("SUD") is particularly heartbreaking for pregnant people and teens for a number of reasons. SUD is one of our four priority areas for health improvement, and the focus of many efforts across the county to prevent and treat SUD and reduce deaths due to overdose.
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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.
Health / Adolescent Health
Health / Adolescent Health
County: Humboldt
Value
Compared to:
County: Humboldt 11th Graders Who Reported Smoking Cigarettes
County: Humboldt 11th Graders Who Reported Smoking Cigarettes
4.0%
(2021-2023)
Compared to:
CA Value
(2.0% in 2019-2021)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(4.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not 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.
52.0%
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
CA Value
(35%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(58.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not 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: Humboldt 11th Graders Who Reported Using Drugs or Alcohol in the Past 30 Days
County: Humboldt 11th Graders Who Reported Using Drugs or Alcohol in the Past 30 Days
31.0%
(2021-2023)
Compared to:
CA Value
(19% in 2019-2021)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(35.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not 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.
18.0%
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
CA Value
(4%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(23.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not 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.
16.0
15
(2021-2023)
Compared to:
CA Value
(10 in 2019-2021)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(17.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not 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.
31.0%
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
CA Value
(16%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(28.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not 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: Humboldt 7th Graders Reporting Electronic Cigarette Vaping in Past 30 Days
County: Humboldt 7th Graders Reporting Electronic Cigarette Vaping in Past 30 Days
6.0
(2021-2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(4.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not 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: Humboldt 7th Graders Using Drugs or Alcohol One or More Days in Past 30 Days
County: Humboldt 7th Graders Using Drugs or Alcohol One or More Days in Past 30 Days
9.0%
(2021-2023)
Compared to:
CA Value
(4% in 2019-2021)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(9.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not 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.
Health / Alcohol & Drug Use
Health / Alcohol & Drug Use
County: Humboldt
Value
Compared to:
County: Humboldt Adults who Binge Drink
County: Humboldt Adults who Binge Drink
18.9%
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
US Value
(16.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
County: Humboldt Adults who Drink Excessively
County: Humboldt Adults who Drink Excessively
19.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(17.2%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(18.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(22.0%)
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: Humboldt Age-Adjusted Annual Opioid Prescription Rate
County: Humboldt Age-Adjusted Annual Opioid Prescription Rate
448.0
Prescriptions per 1,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(291.0)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(491.1)
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: Humboldt Age-Adjusted Drug and Opioid-Involved Overdose Death Rate
County: Humboldt Age-Adjusted Drug and Opioid-Involved Overdose Death Rate
27.1
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 48 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,303 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(16.5)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(23.5)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(35.8)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
County: Humboldt Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to All Opioid Overdose
County: Humboldt Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to All Opioid Overdose
61.7
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(18.7)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(36.5)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not 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: Humboldt Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Fentanyl Overdose
County: Humboldt Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Fentanyl Overdose
56.8
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(16.6)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(30.5)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not 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: Humboldt Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heroin Overdose
County: Humboldt Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heroin Overdose
5.8
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019)
Compared to:
CA Counties
(2018)
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(2.4)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(1.8)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not 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.
HP 2030 Target
(4.2)
County: Humboldt Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Prescription Opioid Overdose
County: Humboldt Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Prescription Opioid Overdose
61.7
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(18.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(36.5)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not 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.
3.3
Per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(1.2)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(4.3)
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.
56.8
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(16.7)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(31.4)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not 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.
HP 2030 Target
(8.9)
<div>IVP-22: Reduce overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids other than methadone</div>
County: Humboldt Age-Adjusted ED Visit Rate due to All Drug Overdose
County: Humboldt Age-Adjusted ED Visit Rate due to All Drug Overdose
273.7
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(143.7)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(239.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not 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: Humboldt Age-Adjusted ED Visit Rate due to Heroin Overdose
County: Humboldt Age-Adjusted ED Visit Rate due to Heroin Overdose
10.2
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(3.6)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(25.9)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not 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: Humboldt Age-Adjusted ED Visit Rate due to Opioid Overdose (excluding Heroin)
County: Humboldt Age-Adjusted ED Visit Rate due to Opioid Overdose (excluding Heroin)
119.5
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(54.9)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(10.7)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not 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: Humboldt Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to All Drug Overdose
County: Humboldt Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to All Drug Overdose
54.6
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(48.3)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(59.3)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not 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.
15.3
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(12.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(10.7)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not 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: Humboldt Opioid Prescription Patients
County: Humboldt Opioid Prescription Patients
3.5%
(Q3 2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
(Q2 2022)
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Prior Value
(3.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not 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: Humboldt Quarterly Opioid Prescription Rate
County: Humboldt Quarterly Opioid Prescription Rate
421.1
Prescriptions per 10,000 population
(Q3 2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
(Q2 2022)
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Prior Value
(430.5)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not 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.
11.8
Residents on >90 MMEs of Opioids per 1,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(6.3)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(12.4)
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.
Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health
Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health
County: Humboldt
Value
Compared to:
County: Humboldt Any Alcohol Use During the 3rd Trimester
County: Humboldt Any Alcohol Use During the 3rd Trimester
9.5%
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
CA Value
(7.4%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(9.8%)
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: Humboldt Any Cannabis Use During Pregnancy
County: Humboldt Any Cannabis Use During Pregnancy
22.1%
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
Humboldt, CA County Value
(5.1%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(25.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
County: Humboldt Any Cigarette Smoking During Third Trimester of Pregnancy
County: Humboldt Any Cigarette Smoking During Third Trimester of Pregnancy
7.0%
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
Humboldt, CA County Value
(1.9%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
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: Humboldt Mothers who Received Early Prenatal Care
County: Humboldt Mothers who Received Early Prenatal Care
82.0%
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(87.6%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(75.3% in 2022)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Prior Value
(82.0%)
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: Humboldt Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
County: Humboldt Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
14.8
Per 1,000 births
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
Humboldt, CA County Value
(2.6)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(13.5)
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: Humboldt Postpartum Depressive Symptoms
County: Humboldt Postpartum Depressive Symptoms
18.7%
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
CA Value
(12.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(15.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
County: Humboldt Prenatal Depressive Symptoms
County: Humboldt Prenatal Depressive Symptoms
16.1%
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
CA Value
(14.6%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(16.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Health / Tobacco Use
Health / Tobacco Use
County: Humboldt
Value
Compared to:
County: Humboldt 7th Graders Reporting Smoking Cigarettes in Past 30 Days
County: Humboldt 7th Graders Reporting Smoking Cigarettes in Past 30 Days
1.0%
Percent %
(2021-2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(1.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not 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.
Community / Public Safety
Community / Public Safety
County: Humboldt
Value
Compared to:
County: Humboldt Alcohol-Impaired Driving Deaths
County: Humboldt Alcohol-Impaired Driving Deaths
42.3%
Percent of driving deaths with alcohol involvement
(2017-2021)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,116 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(26.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(26.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(42.6%)
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.
