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Executive Summary

I. Introduction

II. Population
        Racial/Ethnic Distribution of the Population
        Age Distribution of the Population
        Racial/Ethnic Distribution of Persons Living Below the Federal Poverty Level
        Age Distribution of Persons Living Below the Federal Poverty Level
        Persons Receiving Public Assistance
        The Homeless Population

III. Maternal and Infant Health
        Birth Outcomes and Prenatal Health

IV. Communicable Diseases
        Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
        Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
        Tuberculosis (TB)

V. Burden of Disease and Injury
        Disability-adjusted Life Years (DALYs)

VI. Hospitalization
        Leading Causes of Hospitalization
        Scheduled Versus Unscheduled Hospital Admissions
        Asthma-Related Hospitalization
        Payors for Hospitalization

VII. Mortality
        Leading Causes of Deaths
        Unintentional Injury Deaths, Suicides, and Homicides
        Years of Potential Life Lost (YPLL)

VIII. Alcohol- and Drug-Related Health Problems
        Alcohol- and Drug-Related Hospitalizations
        Persons Receiving Alcohol and Drug Services
        Liquor Licenses

IX. Mental Health
        Persons Receiving Mental Health Services

Appendices
        Appendix A: Additional Tables
        Appendix B: Data Sources
        Appendix C: Map of the West Service Planning Area