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Compared to a Single Value

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Compared to Prior Value

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Adults who Visited a Dentist

County: Starr
Measurement Period: 2022
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This indicator shows the percentage of adults who have visited a dentist or dental clinic for any reason in the past year.

Why is this important?

Oral health has been shown to impact overall health and well-being. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one-third of all adults in the United States have untreated tooth decay, or tooth caries, and one in seven adults aged 35 to 44 years old has periodontal (gum) disease. Given these serious health consequences, it is important to maintain good oral health. It is recommended that adults and children see a dentist on a regular basis. Professional dental care helps to maintain the overall health of the teeth and mouth, and provides for early detection of pre-cancerous or cancerous lesions. Maintaining good oral health by using preventive dental health services is one way to reduce oral diseases and disorders.
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County: Starr

36.8%
Source: CDC - PLACES
Measurement period: 2022
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: October 2024
Filter(s) for this location: Region: Rio Grande Valley
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Compared to TX Counties, Starr has a value of 36.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 52.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 48.1%.
TX Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Starr has a value of 36.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 60.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 54.0%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the US Value (63.9%), Starr has a value of 36.8% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(63.9%)
Compared to the Rio Grande Valley Regional Value (40.8%), Starr has a value of 36.8% which is lower and worse.
Rio Grande Valley Regional Value
(40.8%)
Technical note: Sub-county small area estimates use state and county data from the CDC's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) in tandem with demographic data for census tracts and cities. It is not appropriate to use this data for evaluation purposes.
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Adults who Visited a Dentist

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Measurement Period: 2022
Data Source: CDC - PLACES
November 21, 2024www.rgvhealthconnect.org
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36.8%
39.2%
41.0%
44.5%

Data Source

  • CDC - PLACES
    Note: This source uses Zip Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) for its Zip Code data. Learn more
    Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)

Filed under: Health / Oral Health, Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Clinical Care, Adults

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