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