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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 better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Unintentional Poisoning-Related ED Visit Rate
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Measurement Period: 2019
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This indicator shows the age-adjusted number of emergency department visits for unintentional, nonfatal poisoning per 100,000 people.
Why is this important?
A poison is any substance that is harmful to the body when too much is eaten, inhaled, injected, or absorbed through the skin. In 2010, emergency departments in the United States saw over 830,000 visits due to poisoning. The majority of poisonings result from overdoses of medication, especially prescription painkillers. This has been exacerbated by the opioid epidemic. Among children seen in the emergency department, medication overdoses are twice as common as poisoning from other household products.
visits per 100,000 population
| County | Source | Measurement Period | Visits per 100,000 population | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Data Source
- DOH EMS Injury Prevention System Branch
Note: This source uses Zip Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) for its Zip Code data. Learn more
Maintained By: Hawaii Department of Health
Filed under: Health / Prevention & Safety, Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Health Behaviors