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Correction made to state-level values for nine mortality indicators.

An issue was identified affecting state-level values for five mortality indicators using 2012-2016 National Vital Statistics System data. Report data tables were displaying estimates for the Hispanic population rather than the Total population. The issue has been corrected. Affected indicators: Health Outcomes Mortality – Cancer Mortality – Heart Disease Mortality – Homicide Mortality – Coronary…

New maps and data now available for the Transfer Payments indicator from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).

New maps and data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis display information about personal income from transfer receipts (benefits received by persons for which no current services are performed). New breakouts display transfer payment income by source: Retirement and disability; Medical benefits; Income maintenance benefits (SSI, EITC, SNAP, etc.); Unemployment; Veterans’ benefits; Education and training…

Correction made to prevalence estimates for HIV/Aids incidence rates in four service areas.

Details about the indicator value changes are available in the table below. Service Area Old Value Correct Value State Value Benchmark Direction Change Baltimore 1833.98 2414.26 641.05 FALSE Georgia 576.62 591.09 512.74 FALSE Northern VA 343.65 300.93 314.45 TRUE Suburban MD 383.41 463.24 641.05 FALSE

New maps and data now available for mortality indicators from the CDC WONDER Underlying Cause of Death Database.

New 5-year mortality rates for 2013-2017 are now available (replacing data for 2012-2016). Affected indicators: Health Outcomes Mortality – Cancer Mortality – Heart Disease Mortality – Homicide Mortality – Coronary Heart Disease Mortality – Lung Disease Mortality – Motor Vehicle Accident Mortality – Stroke Mortality – Suicide Mortality – Unintentional Injury