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The Fairfax Health District includes Fairfax County, Virginia, and the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church.
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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 District: Fairfax
Health / Cancer
Value
Compared to:
Health District: Fairfax All Cancer Incidence Rate
Health District: Fairfax All Cancer Incidence Rate
309.4
Cases per 100,000 population
(2020)
Compared to:
VA Health Districts
The distribution is based on data from 35 Virginia health districts.
VA Value
(384.8)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
Prior Value
(366.2)
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 District: Fairfax Brain Cancer Incidence Rate
Health District: Fairfax Brain Cancer Incidence Rate
4.9
Per 100,000 population
(2020)
Compared to:
VA Value
(6.0)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
Prior Value
(6.4)
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.
Health District: Fairfax Breast Cancer Incidence Rate
Health District: Fairfax Breast Cancer Incidence Rate
128.3
Cases per 100,000 females
(2020)
Compared to:
VA Health Districts
The distribution is based on data from 35 Virginia health districts.
VA Value
(122.1)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
Prior Value
(133.5)
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.
Health District: Fairfax Cervical Cancer Incidence Rate
Health District: Fairfax Cervical Cancer Incidence Rate
5.5
Cases per 100,000 females
(2020)
Compared to:
VA Value
(5.7)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia 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.
Health District: Fairfax Colon Cancer Screening: Sigmoidoscopy or Colonoscopy 50-75
Health District: Fairfax Colon Cancer Screening: Sigmoidoscopy or Colonoscopy 50-75
75.8%
(2020)
Compared to:
VA Value
(70.1% in 2018)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
Prior Value
(71.3%)
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.
Health District: Fairfax Colorectal Cancer Incidence Rate
Health District: Fairfax Colorectal Cancer Incidence Rate
24.2
Cases per 100,000 population
(2020)
Compared to:
VA Health Districts
The distribution is based on data from 35 Virginia health districts.
VA Value
(30.4)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
Prior Value
(26.7)
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.
Health District: Fairfax Liver and Bile Duct Cancer Incidence Rate
Health District: Fairfax Liver and Bile Duct Cancer Incidence Rate
4.5
Cases per 100,000 population
(2020)
Compared to:
VA Health Districts
The distribution is based on data from 19 Virginia health districts.
VA Value
(6.3)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
Prior Value
(5.5)
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.
Health District: Fairfax Lung and Bronchus Cancer Incidence Rate
Health District: Fairfax Lung and Bronchus Cancer Incidence Rate
23.9
Cases per 100,000 population
(2020)
Compared to:
VA Health Districts
The distribution is based on data from 35 Virginia health districts.
VA Value
(47.7)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia 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.
Health District: Fairfax Melanoma Incidence Rate
Health District: Fairfax Melanoma Incidence Rate
8.6
Cases per 100,000 population
(2020)
Compared to:
VA Health Districts
The distribution is based on data from 32 Virginia health districts.
VA Value
(19.3)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
Prior Value
(12.7)
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.
Health District: Fairfax Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Incidence Rate
Health District: Fairfax Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Incidence Rate
15.2
Cases per 100,000 population
(2020)
Compared to:
VA Health Districts
The distribution is based on data from 32 Virginia health districts.
VA Value
(15.9)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
Prior Value
(17.6)
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.
Health District: Fairfax Oral Cavity and Pharynx Cancer Incidence Rate
Health District: Fairfax Oral Cavity and Pharynx Cancer Incidence Rate
5.9
Cases per 100,000 population
(2020)
Compared to:
VA Health Districts
The distribution is based on data from 29 Virginia health districts.
VA Value
(11.3)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
Prior Value
(10.1)
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 District: Fairfax Ovarian Cancer Incidence Rate
Health District: Fairfax Ovarian Cancer Incidence Rate
7.1
Cases per 100,000 females
(2020)
Compared to:
VA Value
(8.3)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
Prior Value
(9.6)
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.
Health District: Fairfax Pancreatic Cancer Incidence Rate
Health District: Fairfax Pancreatic Cancer Incidence Rate
10.3
Cases per 100,000 population
(2020)
Compared to:
VA Health Districts
The distribution is based on data from 27 Virginia health districts.
VA Value
(12.6)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
Prior Value
(11.8)
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.
Health District: Fairfax Pap Test in Past 3 Years: 21-65
Health District: Fairfax Pap Test in Past 3 Years: 21-65
76.1%
(2020)
Compared to:
VA Value
(79.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
Prior Value
(88.2%)
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 District: Fairfax Prostate Cancer Incidence Rate
Health District: Fairfax Prostate Cancer Incidence Rate
80.5
Cases per 100,000 males
(2020)
Compared to:
VA Health Districts
The distribution is based on data from 35 Virginia health districts.
VA Value
(96.4)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
Prior Value
(116.4)
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.
Health District: Fairfax
Health / Diabetes
Value
Compared to:
Health District: Fairfax Adults with Diabetes
Health District: Fairfax Adults with Diabetes
8.3%
(2021)
Compared to:
VA Health Districts
The distribution is based on data from 30 Virginia health districts.
VA Value
(11.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(10.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Prior Value
(8.0%)
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.
Health District: Fairfax
Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases
Value
Compared to:
Health District: Fairfax Adults with Influenza Vaccination
Health District: Fairfax Adults with Influenza Vaccination
59.1%
(2021)
Compared to:
VA Health Districts
The distribution is based on data from 22 Virginia health districts.
VA Value
(49.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
Prior Value
(56.8%)
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.
Health District: Fairfax Adults with Pneumonia Vaccination
Health District: Fairfax Adults with Pneumonia Vaccination
33.6%
(2021)
Compared to:
VA Health Districts
The distribution is based on data from 26 Virginia health districts.
VA Value
(34.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
Prior Value
(33.5%)
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.
Health District: Fairfax
Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders
Value
Compared to:
Health District: Fairfax Poor Mental Health Days
Health District: Fairfax Poor Mental Health Days
38.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
VA Health Districts
The distribution is based on data from 26 Virginia health districts.
VA Value
(41.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
Prior Value
(31.7%)
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 District: Fairfax
Health / Physical Activity
Value
Compared to:
Health District: Fairfax Adults Engaging in Physical Activity
Health District: Fairfax Adults Engaging in Physical Activity
86.8%
(2021)
Compared to:
VA Health Districts
The distribution is based on data from 28 Virginia health districts.
VA Value
(79.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(76.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Prior Value
(85.4%)
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 District: Fairfax
Health / Respiratory Diseases
Value
Compared to:
Health District: Fairfax Adults with Asthma
Health District: Fairfax Adults with Asthma
13.6%
(2021)
Compared to:
VA Health Districts
The distribution is based on data from 31 Virginia health districts.
VA Value
(15.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(14.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Prior Value
(11.0%)
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.
Health District: Fairfax
Health / Weight Status
Value
Compared to:
Health District: Fairfax Adults who are Overweight or Obese
Health District: Fairfax Adults who are Overweight or Obese
58.8%
(2021)
Compared to:
VA Health Districts
The distribution is based on data from 25 Virginia health districts.
VA Value
(68.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(68.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Prior Value
(61.2%)
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 District: Fairfax
Health / Wellness & Lifestyle
Value
Compared to:
Health District: Fairfax Self-Reported General Health Assessment: Good or Better
Health District: Fairfax Self-Reported General Health Assessment: Good or Better
91.3%
(2021)
Compared to:
VA Health Districts
The distribution is based on data from 32 Virginia health districts.
VA Value
(85.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(84.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Prior Value
(91.6%)
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.