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Chronic Disease Indicators
This dashboard focuses on physical activity, nutrition, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and tobacco/vaping. These indicators are used by the Southern Nevada Health District Chronic Disease Prevention Program to track and measure progress towards chronic disease prevention goals and objectives for Clark County.
Select a location using the drop-down list below. Click on an indicator to navigate to the indicator detail page where you can learn more about the indicator.
Learn more about our programs and the Get Healthy Initiative by visiting the interactive website created just for Clark County residents called www.gethealthyclarkcounty.org (o en español en www.vivasaludable.org).
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.
County: Clark
Physical Activity
Value
Compared to:
County: Clark Adults who are Physically Active
County: Clark Adults who are Physically Active
73.8%
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(72.9%)
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.
County: Clark Adults who are Sedentary
County: Clark Adults who are Sedentary
27.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(24.2%)
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
(21.8%)
County: Clark Teens Who Attend Daily Physical Education
County: Clark Teens Who Attend Daily Physical Education
15.1%
(2021)
Compared to:
NV Value
(15.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Prior Value
(19.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
County: Clark Physical Inactivity among Adolescents
County: Clark Physical Inactivity among Adolescents
16.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(18.2%)
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.
County: Clark Access to Parks
County: Clark Access to Parks
80.0%
(2020)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
NV Value
(81.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Prior Value
(67.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
County: Clark Access to Exercise Opportunities
County: Clark Access to Exercise Opportunities
94.7%
(2024)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 16 locales.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,096 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
NV Value
(90.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(84.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(96.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
County: Clark Workers Commuting by Public Transportation
County: Clark Workers Commuting by Public Transportation
2.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
NV Value
(2.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(3.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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
(5.3%)
County: Clark Workers who Walk to Work
County: Clark Workers who Walk to Work
1.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
NV Value
(1.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(2.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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.
County: Clark
Nutrition
Value
Compared to:
County: Clark Fruit Intake among Adolescents
County: Clark Fruit Intake among Adolescents
80.7%
(2021)
Compared to:
NV Value
(80.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Prior Value
(78.5%)
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.
County: Clark Vegetable Intake among Adolescents
County: Clark Vegetable Intake among Adolescents
92.3%
(2021)
Compared to:
NV Value
(91.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Prior Value
(95.2%)
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.
County: Clark Sugary Drink Intake among Adolescents
County: Clark Sugary Drink Intake among Adolescents
13.3%
(2021)
Compared to:
NV Value
(14.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Prior Value
(11.4%)
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.
County: Clark Adults Who Eat Vegetables Less than Once Per Day
County: Clark Adults Who Eat Vegetables Less than Once Per Day
22.7%
(2021)
Compared to:
NV Value
(24.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Prior Value
(23.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
County: Clark Adults Who Eat Fruit Less Than Once Per Day
County: Clark Adults Who Eat Fruit Less Than Once Per Day
37.5%
(2021)
Compared to:
NV Value
(41.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Prior Value
(39.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
County: Clark Food Insecurity Rate
County: Clark Food Insecurity Rate
14.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
NV Value
(14.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(13.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(12.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not 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.
County: Clark Child Food Insecurity Rate
County: Clark Child Food Insecurity Rate
22.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
NV Value
(20.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
US Value
(18.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(17.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not 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.
County: Clark Teens who Went Hungry due to Low Food Security
County: Clark Teens who Went Hungry due to Low Food Security
3.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
NV Value
(3.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Prior Value
(3.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
County: Clark
Obesity
Value
Compared to:
County: Clark Adults with Obesity
County: Clark Adults with Obesity
31.7%
(2021)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(29.2%)
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.
County: Clark Adults who are Overweight
County: Clark Adults who are Overweight
36.2%
(2021)
Compared to:
NV Value
(36.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Prior Value
(35.4%)
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.
County: Clark Adolescents with Obesity
County: Clark Adolescents with Obesity
16.5%
(2021)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(13.0%)
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.
County: Clark Adolescents with Overweight
County: Clark Adolescents with Overweight
17.7%
(2021)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(15.9%)
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.
County: Clark
Diabetes
Value
Compared to:
County: Clark Adults with Diabetes
County: Clark Adults with Diabetes
9.8%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(11.9%)
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.
57.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(52.4%)
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.
County: Clark Adults Who Have Been Told They Have Prediabetes
County: Clark Adults Who Have Been Told They Have Prediabetes
15.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
NV Value
(15.6% in 2020)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Prior Value
(17.5%)
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.
County: Clark Adults taking insulin
County: Clark Adults taking insulin
32.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(30.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
County: Clark Adults Who Have Seen a Healthcare Provider for Diabetes
County: Clark Adults Who Have Seen a Healthcare Provider for Diabetes
77.7%
(2017)
Compared to:
NV Value
(79.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
County: Clark Adults Who Have Taken a Diabetes Management Class
County: Clark Adults Who Have Taken a Diabetes Management Class
48.9%
(2017)
Compared to:
NV Value
(49.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
County: Clark Adults Who Have Had A-one-C (A1C) Checked
County: Clark Adults Who Have Had A-one-C (A1C) Checked
75.7%
(2017)
Compared to:
NV Value
(79.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
County: Clark Poor Physical Health: 14+ Days
County: Clark Poor Physical Health: 14+ Days
14.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
US Value
(12.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
County: Clark
Cardiovascular Disease
Value
Compared to:
6.8%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(5.3%)
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.
County: Clark Hypertension Prevalence
County: Clark Hypertension Prevalence
32.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
NV Value
(28.3% in 2015)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Prior Value
(32.5%)
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.
County: Clark Adults taking hypertension medication
County: Clark Adults taking hypertension medication
77.1%
(2021)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(67.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
County: Clark High Cholesterol Prevalence: Past 5 Years
County: Clark High Cholesterol Prevalence: Past 5 Years
31.8%
(2019)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,121 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
US Value
(33.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
County: Clark Adults Taking Prescription Cholesterol Medicine
County: Clark Adults Taking Prescription Cholesterol Medicine
23.9%
(2021)
Compared to:
NV Value
(24.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
3.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
NV Value
(3.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Prior Value
(4.7%)
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.
County: Clark Adults who Experienced a Stroke
County: Clark Adults who Experienced a Stroke
4.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(3.1%)
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.
County: Clark
Tobacco/Vaping
Value
Compared to:
County: Clark Adults who Smoke
County: Clark Adults who Smoke
15.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
US Value
(12.9%)
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>
County: Clark Adults Who Use Chewing Tobacco
County: Clark Adults Who Use Chewing Tobacco
0.7%
(2021)
Compared to:
NV Value
(1.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Prior Value
(1.0%)
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.
County: Clark Adults Who Use E-Cigarettes or Other Vaping Products
County: Clark Adults Who Use E-Cigarettes or Other Vaping Products
6.8%
(2021)
Compared to:
NV Value
(7.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
County: Clark Adult Smoking Cessation
County: Clark Adult Smoking Cessation
42.5%
(2021)
Compared to:
NV Value
(42.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Prior Value
(56.5%)
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.
County: Clark Adolescents Who Currently Smoke Cigarettes
County: Clark Adolescents Who Currently Smoke Cigarettes
5.4%
(2017)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(5.9%)
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.
County: Clark Teens Who Bought Their Own Cigarettes
County: Clark Teens Who Bought Their Own Cigarettes
11.3%
(2021)
Compared to:
NV Value
(9.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
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.
County: Clark Teens Who Currently Smoke Cigars
County: Clark Teens Who Currently Smoke Cigars
6.2%
(2017)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(5.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
County: Clark Teens Who Have Ever Used Vaping Products
County: Clark Teens Who Have Ever Used Vaping Products
34.3%
(2021)
Compared to:
NV Value
(36.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Prior Value
(40.5%)
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.
County: Clark Teens Who Bought Their Own E-vape Products
County: Clark Teens Who Bought Their Own E-vape Products
1.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
NV Value
(2.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Prior Value
(5.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
County: Clark Teens Who Used an E-vape for Nicotine
County: Clark Teens Who Used an E-vape for Nicotine
12.5%
(2021)
Compared to:
NV Value
(15.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
County: Clark Teens Who Used an E-vape for Marijuana
County: Clark Teens Who Used an E-vape for Marijuana
15.7%
(2021)
Compared to:
NV Value
(16.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
County: Clark Adults with COPD
County: Clark Adults with COPD
7.0%
Percent of adults
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(7.3%)
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.
