Description: Birth Rates in Lake County, Illinois. Explanation of field attributes:
LBW - Low birth weight is defined as a birth where the baby weighs less than 2,500 grams. This is a percent.
Preterm - Preterm birth is defined as a birth that occur before 37 weeks of pregnancy. This is a percent.
Teen Birth – Teen births are defined as women aged 15 to 19 years who give birth. This is a rate.
Birth Rate – Birth rate is defined as the number of live births per 1,000 populations.
1st Trimester of Care – 1st Trimester of care refers to the doctor’s visits and care provided during the first 13 weeks of pregnancy. This is a percent.
Description: Cancer Rates for Lake County Illinois. Explanation of field attributes:
Colorectal Cancer - Cancer that develops in the colon (the longest part of the large intestine) and/or the rectum (the last several inches of the large intestine). This is a rate per 100,000.
Lung Cancer – Cancer that forms in tissues of the lung, usually in the cells lining air passages. This is a rate per 100,000.
Breast Cancer – Cancer that forms in tissues of the breast. This is a rate per 100,000.
Prostate Cancer – Cancer that forms in tissues of the prostate. This is a rate per 100,000.
Urinary System Cancer – Cancer that forms in the organs of the body that produce and discharge urine. These include the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. This is a rate per 100,000.
All Cancer – All cancers including, but not limited to: colorectal cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, and cancer of the urinary system. This is a rate per 100,000.
Description: Lake County, Illinois Demographic Data. Explanation of field attributes:
Total Population – The entire population of Lake County.
White – Individuals who are of Caucasian race. This is a percent.
African American – Individuals who are of African American race. This is a percent.
Asian – Individuals who are of Asian race. This is a percent.
Hispanic – Individuals who are of Hispanic ethnicity. This is a percent.
Does not Speak English- Individuals who speak a language other than English in their household. This is a percent.
Under 5 years of age – Individuals who are under 5 years of age. This is a percent.
Under 18 years of age – Individuals who are under 18 years of age. This is a percent.
18-64 years of age – Individuals who are between 18 and 64 years of age. This is a percent.
65 years of age and older – Individuals who are 65 years old or older. This is a percent.
Male – Individuals who are male in gender. This is a percent.
Female – Individuals who are female in gender. This is a percent.
High School Degree – Individuals who have obtained a high school degree. This is a percent.
Associate Degree – Individuals who have obtained an associate degree. This is a percent.
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher – Individuals who have obtained a bachelor’s degree or higher. This is a percent.
Utilizes Food Stamps – Households receiving food stamps/ part of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). This is a percent.
Median Household Income - A median household income refers to the income level earned by a given household where half of the homes in the area earn more and half earn less. This is a dollar amount.
No High School – Individuals who have not obtained a high school degree. This is a percent.
Poverty – Poverty refers to families and people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level. This is a percent.
Description: Hospitalization Discharge Rates in Lake County, Illinois. Explanation of field attributes:
Anxiety Disorder - Anxiety disorders are characterized by excessive fear or stress that is difficult to control and negatively and substantially impacts daily functioning. This is a rate per 100,000.
Mood Disorder – Mood disorders are characterized by the elevation or lowering of a person's mood, such as depression or bipolar disorder. This is a rate per 100,000.
Alcohol Rehabilitation – Alcohol rehabilitation is a term for the medical and/or psychotherapeutic treatment for dependency on alcohol. This is a rate per 100,000.
Diabetes – Diabetes is a chronic disease in which blood sugar (glucose) levels are above normal. This is a rate per 100,000.
Hypertension – Hypertension is a chronic disease in which blood pressure (the force of the blood flowing blood vessels) is consistently high. This is a rate per 100,000.
Asthma - Asthma is a condition in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus leading to difficulty in breathing. This is a rate per 100,000.
Senior Falls Emergency Room Visit – Senior falls refers to individuals who are 65 years or older who have a fall and injure themselves. This is a rate per 100,000.
Hospital Discharges – Hospital discharge is defined as the release of a patient who has stayed at least one night in hospital. This is a rate per 100,000.
Mental Health Emergency Room Visit – Mental health conditions/ or mental illnesses refer to disorders generally characterized by dysregulation of mood, thought, and/or behavior. This is a rate per 100,000.
Total Mental Health – Mental health conditions/ or mental illnesses refer to disorders generally characterized by dysregulation of mood, thought, and/or behavior. This is a rate per 100,000.
Total Ambulatory Care Sensitive Conditions – Ambulatory Care Sensitive Conditions (ACSCs) are defined as conditions where effective community care and case management can help prevent the need for hospital admission. This is a rate per 100,000.
Description: Mortality Rates for Lake County, Illinois. Explanation of field attributes:
Average Age of Death – The average age at which a people in the given zip code die.
Cancer Deaths – Cancer deaths refers to individuals who have died of cancer as the underlying cause. This is a rate per 100,000.
Heart Disease Related Deaths – Heart Disease Related Deaths refers to individuals who have died of heart disease as the underlying cause. This is a rate per 100,000.
COPD Related Deaths – COPD Related Deaths refers to individuals who have died of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as the underlying cause. This is a rate per 100,000.
Description: STI Rates in Lake County, Illinois. An explanation of field attributes:
Chlamydia- Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. This is a rate per 100,000.
Gonorrhea – Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. This is a rate per 100,000.
Description: Obesity percentages for Lake County, Illinois. Explanation of field attributes:
Pct_Obese – The percent of people in the zip code who are considered obese, defined as having a BMI greater than or equal to 30.
ObsOrOvrwt –The percent of people in the zip code who are considered overweight (defined as having a BMI greater than or equal to 25 but less than 30) or obese (defined as having a BMI greater than or equal to 30).
Description: State of Illinois Obesity Percentages by County. Explanation of field attributes:
Obesity - The percent of each Illinois county’s population that is considered obese from the 2015 CDC BRFSS Survey.
Description: National Obesity Percentages by State. Explanation of Field Attributes:
Obesity - The percent of the state population that is considered obese from the 2015 CDC BRFSS Survey.