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Tobacco-Related Health Indicators
Tobacco use is the number one cause of preventable death in California and continues to be an urgent public health problem. Here are some health impacts among Humboldt County residents.
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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
Significantly different than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
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.
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 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.
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.
County: Humboldt Adults who Smoke
County: Humboldt Adults who Smoke
12.1%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(6.1%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(14.0% in 2022)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Prior Value
(12.1%)
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.
HP 2030 Target
(6.1%)
<div>TU-02: Reduce current cigarette smoking in adults <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>
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 Lung and Bronchus Cancer Incidence Rate
County: Humboldt Lung and Bronchus Cancer Incidence Rate
49.4
Cases per 100,000 population
(2017-2021)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 55 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,711 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(36.7)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(53.1)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(50.4)
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.
County: Humboldt Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heart Attack
County: Humboldt Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heart Attack
84.0
Deaths per 100,000 population 35+ years
(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 3,101 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(44.3)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(80.6)
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 Cerebrovascular Disease (Stroke)
County: Humboldt Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cerebrovascular Disease (Stroke)
83.8
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(37.0)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(38.8 in 2020)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Prior Value
(97.6)
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.
HP 2030 Target
(33.4)
