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.
Significantly different than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Adults Who Visited a Dermatologist
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Measurement Period: 2023
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This indicator shows the percentage of adults who visited a dermatologist in the past year.
Why is this important?
Visiting a dermatologist allows one to check in on skin health and potentially spot any early signs of problems. It is easier to treat symptoms the earlier they are found. The three major types of skin cancer include basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. It is the most common form of cancer for young adults 25-29 years old and the second most common form of cancer for adolescents and young adults 15-29 years old. More people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the U.S. than all other cancers combined, and one in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70.
| County | Source | Measurement Period | Percent | |
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Data Source
- Claritas Consumer Profiles
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Health / Other Conditions, Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Clinical Care, Adults