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61) Sociodemographics, general health status, and access to care among Colorado adults with disability
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Health watch volume no. 53
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2003.
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2009.
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This fact sheet provides information about some of the major health indicators for the population in Colorado. Like other communities of color, Asian/Pacific Islander experience some differences in health, risk factors and behaviors in comparison to other population groups. The data presented show comparisons between the Asian/Pacific Islander population and the States population as a whole and identifies where there are differences.
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2020.
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The time for Behavioral Health Reform in Colorado is now. With a groundswell of support from the Governor's Office and stakeholders from all four corners of the State, reform is not only possible, but a reality. Together, we will ensure that every Coloradan with a behavioral health need receives timely, high-quality and affordable care within their community.
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Health watch volume no. 93
Pub. Date
2014.
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The home environment is commonly considered to be a place of safety and comfort for people. However harmful exposures can occur in the home and some Colorado populations have increased risk to these exposures. Unhealthy housing conditions from radon and secondhand smoke exposures occur disproportionately within Colorado populations, resulting in health equity and environmental justice issues.
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Health watch volume no. 87
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2012.
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The medical home model of care is a partnership approach where care is both coordinated and family-centered. Several studies have shown that medical home activities improve access to health care, health-related outcomes, and family functioning for children and youth with and without special health care needs.
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[2010?]
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In Colorado, injury is the third leading cause of death, ranking below cancer and heart disease More than 3,100 Coloradans die from injuries each year, with an additional 32,000 hospitalized for non-fatal injuries and thousands more treated in emergency departments and physicians' offices. An estimated one in eight Coloradans seek medical treatment for injuries each year. Injuries impact not only the injured person, but also families, employers, and...
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Health watch volume no. 89
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2013.
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Gastroschisis is a congenital (birth) defect of the abdominal wall in which the baby's intestines, and sometimes other abdominal organs, protrude from the belly through a small hole. Colorado's rates of gastroschisis reflect this increasing trend. In 1994, the prevalence rate was 2.78 per 10,000 live births, and increased to 3.54 per 10,000 live births in 2011. Rates of gastroschisis are particularly high among younger mothers, including teen moms....
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Colorado health access survey volume 2017
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2017.
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The 2017 Colorado Health Access Survey (CHAS) finds that the state's insurance rate is 93.5 percent, essentially unchanged from the all-time high of 93.3 percent set in 2015. The uninsurance rate is 6.5 percent, basically unchanged from 2015's all-time low of 6.7 percent.
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Health watch volume no. 94
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2014.
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Suicide is a public health issue of significant concern nationally and in the state of Colorado. The adolescent population is a particularly vulnerable group which is in many ways less understood than adults, and whose suicides rank high in terms of years of life lost. Additionally, suicides in this population could be more easily preventable through parental interaction and limiting access to lethal means.
74) Health Disparities Grant Program: final evaluation report, funded agencies fiscal year 2012-2015
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[2015]
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Since 2005, Colorado's Health Disparities Grant program (HDGP) has been supporting programs and initiatives across the state to address the prevention, early detection and treatment of cancer, cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases in underrepresented populations. The statute that created the program emphasizes a focus on racial and ethnic minorities and underserved/under-represented populations. Projects were designed to address cancer, cardiovascular...
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Health watch volume no. 95
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2015.
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Public health officials in collaboration with other health professionals are closely monitoring the patterns of use, particularly among adolescents and youth for whom marijuana use is illegal, and who might be at a greater risk of adverse physical and mental health outcomes than adult marijuana users. A growing body of literature suggests certain areas of the brain continue to develop well into a person's twenties and that adolescent use of substances,...
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Health watch volume no. 105
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2018.
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Excessive alcohol use contributes to an estimated 1,633 deaths annually in Colorado, which is an average of almost five deaths each day. A portion of these alcohol-attributable deaths include deaths by suicide. Research has shown that excessive alcohol use is associated with increased suicide risk. Suicide continues to be a critical public health concern both nationally and in Colorado.
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Health watch volume no. 100
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2016.
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Nationally and in Colorado, opioid use disorders have emerged as a significant public health concern. Starting in the 1990s, opioid prescriptions (or, pain medications such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, and their combination with acetaminophen) began to rise nationwide. The dramatic increase in use has been associated with dependency, addiction, and other adverse health events including, but not limited to: heroin use disorders, spread of hepatitis...
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Colorado health access survey volume 2019
Pub. Date
2020.
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The 2019 CHAS sheds new light on the health of Coloradans and the stories behind the statistics. While there has been little change in the state's uninsured rate, Colorado has lost ground on affordability of insurance and coverage for children. New analysis shows many Coloradans are struggling to afford housing, food, and medical care, all of which can affect health. This all points to work that must be done to secure the gains of the past decade...
79) Obesity and physical inactivity in Colorado: demographic characteristics and regional distribution
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Health watch volume no. 88
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2013.
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As of 2011, more than 1 million Coloradans were considered obese. Obesity can be caused by several factors including genetics, metabolism, personal behaviors, culture, and socioeconomic status. Recent studies have shown that obesity rates in rural areas are often higher than urban areas in the U.S. 5 Rural areas in Colorado have been associated with a number of disparities in health and access to health services, including higher rates of motor vehicle...
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[2013]
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This report provides baseline data and case studies on how various groups that traditionally have experienced social or economic obstacles to health are faring in the 10 areas identified as winnable battles. The purpose of the report is to identify strengths and disparities among groups and to inform efforts to achieve better health for all Coloradans, so that gains may be enjoyed equally. This report differs from previous report on health disparities...
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