Community Health Needs Assessment 2013 | Page 6

? TAB 5 - HOSPITALIZATION: Total hospital inpatient discharges in NEMO have remained level over past 3 years. The hospital readmission rate is lower than national norms. ? TAB 6 - MENTAL HEALTH: In 2012, NEMO served 513 children receiving services for serious emotional disorders and 332 juvenile law referrals. ? TAB 7 - HEALTH: Rates of adult obesity (31.8%), excessive drinking (24.5%) and adults smoking are all high, though in line with rural and state norms. ? TAB 8 - INSURED: NEMO has a higher rate of uninsured than the state norm (17%), on par with other Missouri rural counties. ? TAB 9 - MORTALITY: Mortality rates for NEMO are higher than state norms for cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, digestive diseases, pneumonia and motor vehicle accidents. ? TAB 10 - PREVENTION: Diabetic (84.5%) and mammography (59.8 %) screenings are on par with rural norms. 5