Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Data for Census Tract 2

Overview

COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a condition that makes it hard to breathe due to damage to the airways or other parts of the lung. It can cause coughing, breathing problems, and chest tightness. In the United States, COPD refers to two main conditions: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. According to the CDC, COPD affects nearly 16 million adults and is a major cause of disability and the sixth leading cause of death in the US.

COPD can often be prevented by not smoking, which is a leading cause of the disease. Air pollution also plays a role in the prevalence of COPD. Although there is no cure, treatments and lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking can help manage the symptoms and slow the progress of the disease.

Key Data and Reports

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in Census Tract 2

COPD Emergency Department Visits

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

COPD Prevalence

2020

6.0%

of adults aged 18+

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decreased 18% from 2019 to 2020

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in Census Tract 2

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Please note: Counts of less than 11 are suppressed. If the population is sufficiently large, 0 counts may be shown. Rates based on counts less than 20 may be unstable.

About the Data

Data Sources

Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)

Citation: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey Data. Atlanta, Georgia: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2013-2019

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CDC PLACES Small Area Estimates for Health Indicators

Citation: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). PLACES. 2020. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/places

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Hospital Discharge Data

Citation: Delaware Health and Social Services. 2015-2022. Hospital Discharge Data.

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Additional Information

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in Census Tract 2

Data Sources

Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)

Citation: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey Data. Atlanta, Georgia: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2013-2019

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CDC PLACES Small Area Estimates for Health Indicators

Citation: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). PLACES. 2020. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/places

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Emergency Department Data

Citation: Delaware Department of Health and Social Services. https://myhealthycommunity.dhss.delaware.gov/

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Privacy

In releasing this information, Delaware aims to provide information that can be helpful to local communities as they work to improve public health. However, the protection of the confidentiality of our citizens is of paramount importance. To that end, counts of less than 11 are not presented. An outside expert has reviewed the platform to ensure it complies with the HIPAA privacy rule (45 CFR 164.§514(b)).