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The drug induced mortality rate per 100,000 has increased from 14.4 (2010-2012) to 26.2 (2018). Further, the age-adjusted rate of deaths from opioids in 2018 was 14.6 per 100,000 residents, compared to 5.4 per 100,000 for California. Mendocino County averages two deaths a month from unintentional prescription opioid overdose, per capita, twice the state average.
Priority Area: Substance Abuse
Alcohol and drug abuse was chosen as one of the top 3 most important health issues in Mendocino County by 47% of adults surveyed.
The percentage of adults who admit to drinking to excess or binge drinking at least once in the prior month fell from 24% in 2015 to 19% in 2018 (2019 Community Health Status Assessment). Nonetheless, this percentage continues to be high. For young people, alcohol is the most widely abused substance and binge drinking, in particular, has been linked to risky health behaviors.
The drug induced mortality rate per 100,000 has increased from 14.4 (2010-2012) to 26.2 (2018). Further, the age-adjusted rate of deaths from opioids in 2018 was 14.6 per 100,000 residents, compared to 5.4 per 100,000 for California. Mendocino County averages two deaths a month from unintentional prescription opioid overdose, per capita, twice the state average.
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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.
Health / Alcohol & Drug Use
Health / Alcohol & Drug Use
County: Mendocino
Value
Compared to:
County: Mendocino Teens who Use Alcohol: 11th Graders
County: Mendocino Teens who Use Alcohol: 11th Graders
34.0%
(2017-2019)
Compared to:
CA Value
(16.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(31.0%)
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: Mendocino Teens who Use Marijuana: 11th Graders
County: Mendocino Teens who Use Marijuana: 11th Graders
22.0%
(2017-2019)
Compared to:
CA Value
(16.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(27.0%)
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: Mendocino Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Drug Use
County: Mendocino Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Drug Use
56.2
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
CA Value
(21.4)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(42.0)
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: Mendocino Age-Adjusted ED Visit Rate due to All Drug Overdose
County: Mendocino Age-Adjusted ED Visit Rate due to All Drug Overdose
195.9
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(143.7)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(246.7)
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.
County: Mendocino Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to All Drug Overdose
County: Mendocino Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to All Drug Overdose
50.2
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(48.3)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(77.6)
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: Mendocino Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to All Opioid Overdose
County: Mendocino Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to All Opioid Overdose
54.9
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(18.7)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(54.7)
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.
County: Mendocino Age-Adjusted ED Visit Rate due to Opioid Overdose (excluding Heroin)
County: Mendocino Age-Adjusted ED Visit Rate due to Opioid Overdose (excluding Heroin)
88.2
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(54.9)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(25.3)
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.
12.9
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(12.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(25.3)
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: Mendocino Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heroin Overdose
County: Mendocino Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heroin Overdose
8.6
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019)
Compared to:
CA Counties
(2018)
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(2.4)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(3.4)
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.
HP 2030 Target
(4.2)
County: Mendocino Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Prescription Opioid Overdose
County: Mendocino Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Prescription Opioid Overdose
54.9
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(18.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(53.2)
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.
County: Mendocino Age-Adjusted ED Visit Rate due to Heroin Overdose
County: Mendocino Age-Adjusted ED Visit Rate due to Heroin Overdose
4.3
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(3.6)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(10.2)
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.
County: Mendocino Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Heroin Overdose
County: Mendocino Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Heroin Overdose
0.0
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(0.7)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(5.6)
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.
49.9
Rate per 100,000 residents
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(16.7)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(49.1)
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.
HP 2030 Target
(8.9)
<div>IVP-22: Reduce overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids other than methadone</div>
3.0
Per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
CA Value
(1.2)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(3.6)
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.
Health / Tobacco Use
Health / Tobacco Use
County: Mendocino
Value
Compared to:
County: Mendocino Adults who Smoke
County: Mendocino Adults who Smoke
7.5%
(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
(7.5%)
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.
HP 2030 Target
(6.1%)
<div>TU-02: Reduce current cigarette smoking in adults <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>
County: Mendocino Teens who Smoke: 11th Graders
County: Mendocino Teens who Smoke: 11th Graders
7.0%
(2017-2019)
Compared to:
CA Value
(2.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(3.0%)
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: Mendocino 11th Grade Students Who Report Vaping or Using E-Cigarettes
County: Mendocino 11th Grade Students Who Report Vaping or Using E-Cigarettes
43.4%
(2017-2019)
Compared to:
CA Value
(26.2%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(11.5%)
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.
County: Mendocino 7th Grade Students Who Report Vaping or Using E-Cigarettes
County: Mendocino 7th Grade Students Who Report Vaping or Using E-Cigarettes
9.2%
(2017-2019)
Compared to:
CA Value
(4.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(6.1%)
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.
County: Mendocino 9th Grade Students Who Report Vaping or Using E-Cigarettes
County: Mendocino 9th Grade Students Who Report Vaping or Using E-Cigarettes
21.7%
(2017-2019)
Compared to:
CA Value
(8.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Prior Value
(13.4%)
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.
Community / Public Safety
Community / Public Safety
County: Mendocino
Value
Compared to:
County: Mendocino Alcohol-Impaired Driving Deaths
County: Mendocino Alcohol-Impaired Driving Deaths
31.6%
Percent of driving deaths with alcohol involvement
(2017-2021)
Compared to:
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,116 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
CA Value
(26.7%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
US Value
(26.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(34.3%)
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.
