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Compared to Distribution

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Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

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Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Adolescent Alcohol Use

County: Christian

Measurement Period: 2011-2013

This indicator shows the average annual age-adjusted ER rate due to alcohol use per 10,000 population aged 10-17 years. Cases where the any listed diagnosis indicates an alcohol-related disorder (use, abuse, dependence) or external cause of injury indicates alcohol poisoning (unintentional, assault, or unspecified intent) are included.

Why is this important?

According to research by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, adolescents who begin drinking at a young age are more likely to develop alcohol dependence than those who begin drinking at age 21. Patterns formed during adolescence play a critical role in health throughout adulthood. Alcohol use also impairs judgment and can lead to other high-risk behaviors such as drunk driving and unprotected sexual activity.

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County: Christian

16.0

ER visits/ 10,000 population aged 10-17

Source: Illinois Health and Hospital Association
Measurement period: 2011-2013
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: December 2023

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Technical note: Rates were calculated using Claritas population estimates. Rates based on fewer than 12 emergency room visits or a population of less than 300 are not reported to ensure patient confidentiality.

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