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Chronic Disease
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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.
County: Kane
Health / Children's Health
Value
Compared to:
County: Kane Children Healthy Weight (Ages 5-17)
County: Kane Children Healthy Weight (Ages 5-17)
52.8%
(2018)
Compared to:
US Value
(58.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(62.7%)
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.
County: Kane Children Obese (Ages 5-17) (95th Percentile)
County: Kane Children Obese (Ages 5-17) (95th Percentile)
24.5%
(2018)
Compared to:
US Value
(20.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(16.3%)
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.
County: Kane Children Overweight (Ages 5-17) (85th Percentile)
County: Kane Children Overweight (Ages 5-17) (85th Percentile)
36.9%
(2018)
Compared to:
US Value
(33.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(27.6%)
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.
County: Kane
Health / Diabetes
Value
Compared to:
County: Kane Borderline/Pre-Diabetes
County: Kane Borderline/Pre-Diabetes
7.5%
(2018)
Compared to:
IL Value
(1.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Illinois State value.
US Value
(9.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(6.0%)
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.
County: Kane Diabetes/High Blood Sugar
County: Kane Diabetes/High Blood Sugar
11.1%
(2018)
Compared to:
IL Value
(10.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Illinois State value.
US Value
(13.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(9.4%)
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.
County: Kane Diabetes: Medicare Population
County: Kane Diabetes: Medicare Population
24.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
IL Counties
The distribution is based on data from 102 Illinois counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
IL Value
(25.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Illinois State value.
US Value
(24.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(24.0%)
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.
8.9
Hospitalizations per 100,000 population 18+ years
(2015)
Compared to:
IL Value
(16.5)
The regional value is compared to the Illinois State value.
Prior Value
(10.5)
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.
County: Kane
Health / Heart Disease & Stroke
Value
Compared to:
42.1
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
IL Counties
The distribution is based on data from 84 Illinois counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,338 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
IL Value
(39.5)
The regional value is compared to the Illinois State value.
US Value
(37.6)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(38.0)
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.
HP 2030 Target
(33.4)
59.5
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
IL Counties
The distribution is based on data from 101 Illinois counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,852 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
IL Value
(80.1)
The regional value is compared to the Illinois State value.
US Value
(90.2)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(62.7)
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.
HP 2030 Target
(71.1)
County: Kane Atrial Fibrillation: Medicare Population
County: Kane Atrial Fibrillation: Medicare Population
15.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
IL Counties
The distribution is based on data from 102 Illinois counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
IL Value
(14.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Illinois State value.
US Value
(14.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(14.0%)
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: Kane Ever Told Have High Blood Pressure (HBP)
County: Kane Ever Told Have High Blood Pressure (HBP)
32.3%
(2018)
Compared to:
IL Value
(30.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Illinois State value.
US Value
(37.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(32.2%)
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.
County: Kane Ever told Have High Cholesterol (HBC)
County: Kane Ever told Have High Cholesterol (HBC)
29.4%
(2018)
Compared to:
US Value
(36.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(32.6%)
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.
4.4%
(2018)
Compared to:
US Value
(8.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(5.9%)
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: Kane Heart Failure: Medicare Population
County: Kane Heart Failure: Medicare Population
12.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
IL Counties
The distribution is based on data from 102 Illinois counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
IL Value
(13.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Illinois State value.
US Value
(11.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(11.0%)
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: Kane High Blood Pressure Prevalence
County: Kane High Blood Pressure Prevalence
32.1%
(2021)
Compared to:
IL Counties
The distribution is based on data from 102 Illinois counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,066 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
US Value
(32.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
HP 2030 Target
(41.9%)
County: Kane High Cholesterol Prevalence
County: Kane High Cholesterol Prevalence
31.7%
(2015-2019)
Compared to:
IL Counties
The distribution is based on data from 78 Illinois counties.
IL Value
(31.5% in 2019)
The regional value is compared to the Illinois State value.
US Value
(35.7% in 2021)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Prior Value
(31.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
County: Kane Hyperlipidemia: Medicare Population
County: Kane Hyperlipidemia: Medicare Population
69.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
IL Counties
The distribution is based on data from 102 Illinois counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
IL Value
(66.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Illinois State value.
US Value
(65.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(67.0%)
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: Kane Hypertension: Medicare Population
County: Kane Hypertension: Medicare Population
65.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
IL Counties
The distribution is based on data from 102 Illinois counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
IL Value
(66.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Illinois State value.
US Value
(65.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(65.0%)
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: Kane Ischemic Heart Disease: Medicare Population
County: Kane Ischemic Heart Disease: Medicare Population
21.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
IL Counties
The distribution is based on data from 102 Illinois counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
IL Value
(22.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Illinois State value.
US Value
(21.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(20.0%)
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: Kane Stroke
County: Kane Stroke
1.8%
(2018)
Compared to:
IL Value
(3.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Illinois State value.
US Value
(4.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(1.7%)
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.
County: Kane Stroke: Medicare Population
County: Kane Stroke: Medicare Population
6.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
IL Counties
The distribution is based on data from 102 Illinois counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
IL Value
(6.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Illinois State value.
US Value
(6.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(6.0%)
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: Kane
Health / Nutrition & Healthy Eating
Value
Compared to:
County: Kane Adult Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
County: Kane Adult Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
18.5%
(2007-2009)
Compared to:
IL Counties
The distribution is based on data from 102 Illinois counties.
US Value
(23.4% in 2009)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Prior Value
(14.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
County: Kane
Health / Physical Activity
Value
Compared to:
County: Kane No Leisure-time Physical Activity
County: Kane No Leisure-time Physical Activity
27.7%
(2018)
Compared to:
IL Value
(23.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Illinois State value.
US Value
(26.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(17.8%)
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.
County: Kane
Health / Weight Status
Value
Compared to:
County: Kane Healthy Weight (BMI 18.5-24.9)
County: Kane Healthy Weight (BMI 18.5-24.9)
29.6%
(2018)
Compared to:
IL Value
(32.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Illinois State value.
US Value
(30.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(32.9%)
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: Kane Obese (BMI 30+)
County: Kane Obese (BMI 30+)
31.9%
(2018)
Compared to:
IL Value
(31.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Illinois State value.
US Value
(29.0% in 2014)
The U.S. value is taken from the 2013 PRC National Health Survey; the methodological approach for the national survey is identical to the approach for the 2014 Community Health Needs Assessment in Kane County.
Prior Value
(28.5%)
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: Kane Overweight (BMI 25+)
County: Kane Overweight (BMI 25+)
67.8%
(2018)
Compared to:
IL Value
(65.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Illinois State value.
US Value
(67.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(65.6%)
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.
County: Kane
Economy / Food Insecurity
Value
Compared to:
County: Kane Child Food Insecurity Rate
County: Kane Child Food Insecurity Rate
10.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
IL Counties
The distribution is based on data from 102 Illinois counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
IL Value
(15.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Illinois State value.
US Value
(18.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(6.3%)
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: Kane Food Insecurity Rate
County: Kane Food Insecurity Rate
10.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
IL Counties
The distribution is based on data from 102 Illinois counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
IL Value
(12.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Illinois State value.
US Value
(13.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(6.6%)
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: Kane
Environmental Health / Built Environment
Value
Compared to:
County: Kane Access to Exercise Opportunities
County: Kane Access to Exercise Opportunities
92.7%
(2024)
Compared to:
IL Counties
The distribution is based on data from 102 Illinois counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,096 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
IL Value
(90.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Illinois State value.
US Value
(84.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(92.4%)
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.
County: Kane Food Environment Index
County: Kane Food Environment Index
9.1
(2024)
Compared to:
IL Counties
The distribution is based on data from 102 Illinois counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,108 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
IL Value
(8.4)
The regional value is compared to the Illinois State value.
US Value
(7.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(9.0)
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.
