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Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
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: Virginia Beach City, VA
Value
Compared to:
County: Virginia Beach City, VA Adults who Drink Excessively
County: Virginia Beach City, VA Adults who Drink Excessively
18.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
VA Value
(17.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
US Value
(18.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(18.5%)
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.
Health / Diabetes
Health / Diabetes
County: Virginia Beach City, VA
Value
Compared to:
County: Virginia Beach City, VA Adults 20+ with Diabetes
County: Virginia Beach City, VA Adults 20+ with Diabetes
9.7%
(2021)
Compared to:
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Prior Value
(9.9%)
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 / Health Care Access & Quality
Health / Health Care Access & Quality
County: Virginia Beach City, VA
Value
Compared to:
County: Virginia Beach City, VA Adults with Health Insurance: 18-64
County: Virginia Beach City, VA Adults with Health Insurance: 18-64
91.7%
(2021)
Compared to:
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
VA Value
(90.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Virginia State value.
Prior Value
(90.4%)
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 / Physical Activity
Health / Physical Activity
County: Virginia Beach City, VA
Value
Compared to:
County: Virginia Beach City, VA Adults 20+ who are Sedentary
County: Virginia Beach City, VA Adults 20+ who are Sedentary
17.6%
(2021)
Compared to:
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Prior Value
(19.7%)
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.
Health / Tobacco Use
Health / Tobacco Use
County: Virginia Beach City, VA
Value
Compared to:
County: Virginia Beach City, VA Adults who Smoke
County: Virginia Beach City, VA Adults who Smoke
13.5%
(2021)
Compared to:
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
US Value
(13.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
HP 2030 Target
(6.1%)
<div>TU-02: Reduce current cigarette smoking in adults <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>
Health / Weight Status
Health / Weight Status
County: Virginia Beach City, VA
Value
Compared to:
County: Virginia Beach City, VA Adults 20+ Who Are Obese
County: Virginia Beach City, VA Adults 20+ Who Are Obese
30.2%
(2021)
Compared to:
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Prior Value
(30.5%)
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
(36.0%)
Health / Wellness & Lifestyle
Health / Wellness & Lifestyle
County: Virginia Beach City, VA
Value
Compared to:
County: Virginia Beach City, VA Self-Reported General Health Assessment: Poor or Fair
County: Virginia Beach City, VA Self-Reported General Health Assessment: Poor or Fair
13.7%
(2021)
Compared to:
VA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 133 Virginia counties and county equivalents.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
US Value
(16.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
