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CHIP Priority 4: Infectious Disease
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.
HIV Diagnosis Rate
Value
Compared to:
HIV Diagnosis Rate County: Harris
HIV Diagnosis Rate County: Harris
24.9
Cases per 100,000 population
(2019)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
TX Value
(14.5)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Prior Value
(25.4)
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.
Annual Rate of New HIV Infections
Value
Compared to:
Annual Rate of New HIV Infections Census Place (City): Houston
Annual Rate of New HIV Infections Census Place (City): Houston
128.0
Rate per 100,000
(2016)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(56.0)
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.
Gonorrhea Incidence Rate
Value
Compared to:
Gonorrhea Incidence Rate County: Harris
Gonorrhea Incidence Rate County: Harris
185.8
Cases per 100,000 population
(2018)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
TX Value
(163.6)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(179.1)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention
Prior Value
(182.1)
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.
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.
Syphilis Incidence Rate
Value
Compared to:
Syphilis Incidence Rate County: Harris
Syphilis Incidence Rate County: Harris
12.0
Cases per 100,000 population
(2018)
Compared to:
TX Value
(8.8)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(10.8)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention
Prior Value
(7.0)
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.
Chlamydia Incidence Rate
Value
Compared to:
Chlamydia Incidence Rate County: Harris
Chlamydia Incidence Rate County: Harris
583.5
Cases per 100,000 population
(2018)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
TX Value
(508.2)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(539.9)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention
Prior Value
(571.4)
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.
Tuberculosis Incidence Rate
Value
Compared to:
Tuberculosis Incidence Rate County: Harris
Tuberculosis Incidence Rate County: Harris
5.7
Cases per 100,000 population
(2017-2021)
Compared to:
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
TX Value
(3.9)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(2.4 in 2021)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Prior Value
(5.7)
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.
HP 2030 Target
(1.4)
Vaccine coverage rate for children 19-35 months
Value
Compared to:
Vaccine coverage rate for children 19-35 months County: Harris
Vaccine coverage rate for children 19-35 months County: Harris
81.5%
(2016)
Compared to:
TX Value
(82.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(84.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
HP 2020 Target
(82.50%)
Vaccine coverage rate for children 19-35 months Census Place (City): Houston
Vaccine coverage rate for children 19-35 months Census Place (City): Houston
80.5%
(2016)
Compared to:
Harris, TX County Value
(81.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Harris County value.
TX Value
(82.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(84.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
HP 2020 Target
(82.50%)
Adults 65+ with Influenza Vaccination
Value
Compared to:
Adults 65+ with Influenza Vaccination County: Harris
Adults 65+ with Influenza Vaccination County: Harris
68.7%
(2021)
Compared to:
TX Value
(66.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(68.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Prior Value
(72.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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.
Adults 65+ with Pneumonia Vaccination
Value
Compared to:
Adults 65+ with Pneumonia Vaccination County: Harris
Adults 65+ with Pneumonia Vaccination County: Harris
65.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
TX Value
(69.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(71.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Prior Value
(72.7%)
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.
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Influenza and Pneumonia
Value
Compared to:
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Influenza and Pneumonia County: Harris
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Influenza and Pneumonia County: Harris
11.7
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,449 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
TX Value
(12.1)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
US Value
(13.4)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(12.1)
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.
