Priority Area

Active Living

Physical activity is essential to promote health and well-being in the community. People who are physically active tend to live longer and have lower risk for chronic disease, including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, depression, and some cancers. Physical activity can also help with weight control and mental health.
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Compared to CA Counties, El Dorado has a value of 87.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 85.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 76.2%. Compared to CA Counties, El Dorado has a value of 87.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 85.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 76.2%.
Access to Exercise Opportunities
Compared to CA Counties, El Dorado has a value of 10.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.9%. Compared to CA Counties, El Dorado has a value of 10.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.9%.
Frequent Physical Distress

County: El Dorado

(Compared to CA Counties)

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Healthy Eating

Diets high in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and lean proteins can help maintain a healthy weight and avoid chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.
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Compared to CA Counties, El Dorado has a value of 11.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 21.9%. Compared to CA Counties, El Dorado has a value of 11.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 21.9%.
Child Food Insecurity Rate
Compared to CA Counties, El Dorado has a value of 8.7 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 8.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 7.4. Compared to CA Counties, El Dorado has a value of 8.7 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 8.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 7.4.
Food Environment Index

County: El Dorado

(Compared to CA Counties)

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Access to Care

Access to comprehensive, quality health care services is important for promoting and maintaining health, preventing and managing disease, reducing unnecessary disability and premature death, and achieving health equity for all Americans.
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Compared to the CA Value (53.5%), El Dorado has a value of 57.8%. Compared to the CA Value (53.5%), El Dorado has a value of 57.8%.
Persons with Private Health Insurance Only
Compared to the CA Value (24.9%), El Dorado has a value of 29.0% which is higher and worse. Compared to the CA Value (24.9%), El Dorado has a value of 29.0% which is higher and worse.
Adults Delayed or had Difficulty Obtaining Care

County: El Dorado

(Compared to CA State Value)

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Behavioral Health

Deaths related to mental illness, drug overdoses, chronic liver diseases and lung cancer made the top ten causes of premature death in El Dorado County in 2015. This underscores the need to support collaboration among professionals, strengthen infrastructure and reduce the negative stigma that surrounds these issues.
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Compared to CA Counties, El Dorado has a value of 12.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.7%. Compared to CA Counties, El Dorado has a value of 12.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.7%.
Frequent Mental Distress
Compared to CA Counties, El Dorado has a value of 22.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 20.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.1%. Compared to CA Counties, El Dorado has a value of 22.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 20.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.1%.
Adults Who Ever Thought Seriously About Committing Suicide

County: El Dorado

(Compared to CA Counties)