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Figure 26-2. Disparities Table for Focus Area 26: Substance Abuse
Disparities from the best group rate for each characteristic at the most recent data point and changes in disparity from the baseline to the most recent data point.



Characteristics: Race and Ethnicity
Population-based objectives American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Native Hawaiian
or other
Pacific Islander
Two or more races Hispanic or Latino Black non-Hispanic White non-Hispanic Summary index
26-1a. Alcohol-related motor vehicle crash deaths (1998)Measures of variability were not available. Thus, the variability of best group rates was not assessed, and the statistical significance of disparities and changes in disparity over time could not be tested. See Technical Appendix.Baseline data by race and ethnicity are for 1999. 100 percent or more percent difference from the best group rateThe group with the best rate for specified characteristic.  Data are for Asians or Pacific Islanders. The group with the best rate for specified characteristic.  Data are for Asians or Pacific Islanders. Data not available.Data not available.100 percent or more difference from the best group rate. Baseline data only. 100 percent or more difference from the best group rate. Baseline data only. 100 percent or more percent difference from the best group rate
26-2. Cirrhosis deaths (1999, 2002)The variability of best group rates was assessed, and disparities of ≥10% are statistically significant at the 0.05 level. Changes in disparity over time, noted with arrows, are statistically significant at the 0.05 level. See Technical Appendix. 100 percent or more percent difference from the best group rateThe group with the best rate for specified characteristic.  Data are for Asians or Pacific Islanders. The group with the best rate for specified characteristic.  Data are for Asians or Pacific Islanders. Data not available.100 percent or more percent difference from the best group rate100 percent or more percent difference from the best group rate Increase in disparity 10-49 percentage points (100 percent or more percent difference from the best group rate) 100 percent or more percent difference from the best group rate
26-3. Drug-induced deaths (1999, 2002)The variability of best group rates was assessed, and disparities of ≥10% are statistically significant at the 0.05 level. Changes in disparity over time, noted with arrows, are statistically significant at the 0.05 level. See Technical Appendix. 100 percent or more percent difference from the best group rateThe group with the best rate for specified characteristic.  Data are for Asians or Pacific Islanders. The group with the best rate for specified characteristic.  Data are for Asians or Pacific Islanders. Data not available.100 percent or more percent difference from the best group rate100 percent or more percent difference from the best group rate Increase in disparity 100 or more percentage points (100 percent or more percent difference from the best group rate) 100 percent or more percent difference from the best group rate
26-6. Riding in past 30 days with a driver who has been drinking: grades 9-12 (1999, 2003)The variability of best group rates was assessed, and disparities of ≥10% are statistically significant at the 0.05 level. Changes in disparity over time, noted with arrows, are statistically significant at the 0.05 level. See Technical Appendix. Data not available.Data not available.Data not available.Data not available.10-49 percent difference from the best group rateLess than 10 percent difference from the best group rate or not statistically significantThe group with the best rate for specified characteristic. 10-49 percent difference from the best group rate
26-9a. Average age at first use of alcohol: 12-17 years (2002, 2003)The variability of best group rates was assessed, and disparities of ≥10% are statistically significant at the 0.05 level. Changes in disparity over time, noted with arrows, are statistically significant at the 0.05 level. See Technical Appendix. Less than 10 percent difference from the best group rate or not statistically significantLess than 10 percent difference from the best group rate or not statistically significantThe group with the best rate for specified characteristic. Less than 10 percent difference from the best group rate or not statistically significantLess than 10 percent difference from the best group rate or not statistically significantLess than 10 percent difference from the best group rate or not statistically significantLess than 10 percent difference from the best group rate or not statistically significantLess than 10 percent difference from the best group rate or not statistically significant
26-9b. Average age at first use of marijuana: 12-17 years (2002, 2003)The variability of best group rates was assessed, and disparities of ≥10% are statistically significant at the 0.05 level. Changes in disparity over time, noted with arrows, are statistically significant at the 0.05 level. See Technical Appendix. 10-49 percent difference from the best group rateThe group with the best rate for specified characteristic. 10-49 percent difference from the best group rateLess than 10 percent difference from the best group rate or not statistically significantLess than 10 percent difference from the best group rate or not statistically significantLess than 10 percent difference from the best group rate or not statistically significantLess than 10 percent difference from the best group rate or not statistically significantLess than 10 percent difference from the best group rate or not statistically significant
26-9c. Never used alcohol: high school seniors (1998, 2004)Measures of variability were not available. Thus, the variability of best group rates was not assessed, and the statistical significance of disparities and changes in disparity over time could not be tested. See Technical Appendix. Data not available.Data not available.Data not available.Data not available.10-49 percent difference from the best group rateThe group with the best rate for specified characteristic.  Data include persons of Hispanic origin. 10-49 percent difference from the best group rate. Data include persons of Hispanic origin. 10-49 percent difference from the best group rate
26-9d. Never used illicit drugs: high school seniors (1998, 2004)Measures of variability were not available. Thus, the variability of best group rates was not assessed, and the statistical significance of disparities and changes in disparity over time could not be tested. See Technical Appendix. Data not available.Data not available.Data not available.Data not available.10-49 percent difference from the best group rateThe group with the best rate for specified characteristic.  Data include persons of Hispanic origin. 10-49 percent difference from the best group rate. Data include persons of Hispanic origin. 10-49 percent difference from the best group rate
26-10a. No alcohol or illicit drugs in the past 30 days: 12-17 years (2002, 2003)The variability of best group rates was assessed, and disparities of ≥10% are statistically significant at the 0.05 level. Changes in disparity over time, noted with arrows, are statistically significant at the 0.05 level. See Technical Appendix. 50-99 percent difference from the best group rateMost favorable group rate for specified characteristic, but reliability criterion not met. Data not available.10-49 percent difference from the best group rate10-49 percent difference from the best group rateThe group with the best rate for specified characteristic. 50-99 percent difference from the best group rate10-49 percent difference from the best group rate
26-10b. Used marijuana in the past 30 days: 12-17 years (2002, 2003)The variability of best group rates was assessed, and disparities of ≥10% are statistically significant at the 0.05 level. Changes in disparity over time, noted with arrows, are statistically significant at the 0.05 level. See Technical Appendix. 100 percent or more percent difference from the best group rateMost favorable group rate for specified characteristic, but reliability criterion not met. Data not available.50-99 percent difference from the best group rateLess than 10 percent difference from the best group rate or not statistically significantThe group with the best rate for specified characteristic. 10-49 percent difference from the best group rate50-99 percent difference from the best group rate
26-10c. Used illicit drugs in the past 30 days: 18+ years (2002, 2003)The variability of best group rates was assessed, and disparities of ≥10% are statistically significant at the 0.05 level. Changes in disparity over time, noted with arrows, are statistically significant at the 0.05 level. See Technical Appendix. Less than 10 percent difference from the best group rate or not statistically significantMost favorable group rate for specified characteristic, but reliability criterion not met. Less than 10 percent difference from the best group rate or not statistically significant50-99 percent difference from the best group rateThe group with the best rate for specified characteristic. Less than 10 percent difference from the best group rate or not statistically significantLess than 10 percent difference from the best group rate or not statistically significant10-49 percent difference from the best group rate
26-11a. Binge drinking in the past 2 weeks: high school seniors (1998, 2004)Measures of variability were not available. Thus, the variability of best group rates was not assessed, and the statistical significance of disparities and changes in disparity over time could not be tested. See Technical Appendix. Data not available.Data not available.Data not available.Data not available.100 percent or more percent difference from the best group rateThe group with the best rate for specified characteristic.  Data include persons of Hispanic origin. Decrease in disparity 10-49 percentage points (100 percent or more percent difference from the best group rate). Data include persons of Hispanic origin. 100 percent or more percent difference from the best group rate
26-11b. Binge drinking in the past 2 weeks: college students (1998, 2003)Measures of variability were not available. Thus, the variability of best group rates was not assessed, and the statistical significance of disparities and changes in disparity over time could not be tested. See Technical Appendix. Data not available.Data not available.Data not available.Data not available.Data not available.Data not available.Data not available.Data not available.
26-11c. Binge drinking in the past 30 days: 18+ years (2002, 2003)The variability of best group rates was assessed, and disparities of ≥10% are statistically significant at the 0.05 level. Changes in disparity over time, noted with arrows, are statistically significant at the 0.05 level. See Technical Appendix. 100 percent or more percent difference from the best group rateThe group with the best rate for specified characteristic. Increase in disparity 50-99 percentage points (100 percent or more percent difference from the best group rate) 100 percent or more percent difference from the best group rate100 percent or more percent difference from the best group rate50-99 percent difference from the best group rate100 percent or more percent difference from the best group rate100 percent or more percent difference from the best group rate
26-11d. Binge drinking in the past 30 days: 12-17 years (2002, 2003)The variability of best group rates was assessed, and disparities of ≥10% are statistically significant at the 0.05 level. Changes in disparity over time, noted with arrows, are statistically significant at the 0.05 level. See Technical Appendix. 10-49 percent difference from the best group rateMost favorable group rate for specified characteristic, but reliability criterion not met. Data not available.Less than 10 percent difference from the best group rate or not statistically significantThe group with the best rate for specified characteristic. Most favorable group rate for specified characteristic, but reliability criterion not met. 10-49 percent difference from the best group rate10-49 percent difference from the best group rate
26-13a. Exceeded low-risk drinking guidelines in past year: females 21+ years
(1992, 2001-02)Measures of variability were not available. Thus, the variability of best group rates was not assessed, and the statistical significance of disparities and changes in disparity over time could not be tested. See Technical Appendix.
Increase in disparity 10-49 percentage points (50-99 percent difference from the best group rate) The group with the best rate for specified characteristic. 10-49 percent difference from the best group rateData not available. Increase in disparity 10-49 percentage points (10-49 percent difference from the best group rate). 10-49 percent difference from the best group rate Increase in disparity 10-49 percentage points (10-49 percent difference from the best group rate). 10-49 percent difference from the best group rate
26-13b. Exceeded low-risk drinking guidelines in past year: males 21+ years
(1992, 2001-02)Measures of variability were not available. Thus, the variability of best group rates was not assessed, and the statistical significance of disparities and changes in disparity over time could not be tested. See Technical Appendix.
Increase in disparity 10-49 percentage points (50-99 percent difference from the best group rate) The group with the best rate for specified characteristic. 50-99 percent difference from the best group rateData not available. Increase in disparity 50-99 percentage points (50-99 percent difference from the best group rate). 50-99 percent difference from the best group rate50-99 percent difference from the best group rate50-99 percent difference from the best group rate
26-14a. Steroid use in the past year: 8th graders (1998, 2004)Measures of variability were not available. Thus, the variability of best group rates was not assessed, and the statistical significance of disparities and changes in disparity over time could not be tested. See Technical Appendix. Data not available.Data not available.Data not available.Data not available. Decrease in disparity 10-49 percentage points (50-99 percent difference from the best group rate). The group with the best rate for specified characteristic.  Data include persons of Hispanic origin. Decrease in disparity 10-49 percentage points (10-49 percent difference from the best group rate). Data include persons of Hispanic origin. Decrease in disparity 10-49 percentage points (50-99 percent difference from the best group rate).
26-14b. Steroid use in the past year: 10th graders (1998, 2004)Measures of variability were not available. Thus, the variability of best group rates was not assessed, and the statistical significance of disparities and changes in disparity over time could not be tested. See Technical Appendix. Data not available.Data not available.Data not available.Data not available. Decrease in disparity 10-49 percentage points (100 percent or more percent difference from the best group rate) The group with the best rate for specified characteristic.  Data include persons of Hispanic origin. 100 percent or more difference from the best group rate. Data include persons of Hispanic origin. 100 percent or more percent difference from the best group rate
26-14c. Steroid use in the past year: 12th graders (1998, 2004)Measures of variability were not available. Thus, the variability of best group rates was not assessed, and the statistical significance of disparities and changes in disparity over time could not be tested. See Technical Appendix. Data not available.Data not available.Data not available.Data not available. Decrease in disparity 50-99 percentage points (50-99 percent difference from the best group rate). The group with the best rate for specified characteristic.  Data include persons of Hispanic origin. Increase in disparity 10-49 percentage points (50-99 percent difference from the best group rate). Data include persons of Hispanic origin. Decrease in disparity 10-49 percentage points (50-99 percent difference from the best group rate).
26-15. Inhalant use in the past year: 12-17 years (2002, 2003)The variability of best group rates was assessed, and disparities of ≥10% are statistically significant at the 0.05 level. Changes in disparity over time, noted with arrows, are statistically significant at the 0.05 level. See Technical Appendix. Best group rate reliability criterion not met.Best group rate reliability criterion not met.Data not available.Best group rate reliability criterion not met.Best group rate reliability criterion not met.Best group rate reliability criterion not met.Best group rate reliability criterion not met.Data not available.
26-16a. Disapproval of 1-2 drinks/day: 8th graders (1998, 2004)Measures of variability were not available. Thus, the variability of best group rates was not assessed, and the statistical significance of disparities and changes in disparity over time could not be tested. See Technical Appendix. Data not available.Data not available.Data not available.Data not available. Decrease in disparity 10-49 percentage points (10-49 percent difference from the best group rate) 10-49 percent difference from the best group rate. Data include persons of Hispanic origin. The group with the best rate for specified characteristic.  Data include persons of Hispanic origin. 10-49 percent difference from the best group rate
26-16b. Disapproval of 1-2 drinks/day: 10th graders (1998, 2004)Measures of variability were not available. Thus, the variability of best group rates was not assessed, and the statistical significance of disparities and changes in disparity over time could not be tested. See Technical Appendix. Data not available.Data not available.Data not available.Data not available.10-49 percent difference from the best group rateThe group with the best rate for specified characteristic.  Data include persons of Hispanic origin. Decrease in disparity 10-49 percentage points (10-49 percent difference from the best group rate). Data include persons of Hispanic origin. Decrease in disparity 10-49 percentage points (10-49 percent difference from the best group rate)
26-16c. Disapproval of 1-2 drinks/day: 12th graders (1998, 2004)Measures of variability were not available. Thus, the variability of best group rates was not assessed, and the statistical significance of disparities and changes in disparity over time could not be tested. See Technical Appendix.Data not available.Data not available.Data not available.Data not available. Increase in disparity 10-49 percentage points (50-99 percent difference from the best group rate) The group with the best rate for specified characteristic.  Data include persons of Hispanic origin. Increase in disparity 10-49 percentage points (100 percent or more percent difference from the best group rate). Data include persons of Hispanic origin. Increase in disparity 10-49 percentage points (50-99 percent difference from the best group rate)
26-16d. Disapproval of trying marijuana: 8th graders (1998, 2004)Measures of variability were not available. Thus, the variability of best group rates was not assessed, and the statistical significance of disparities and changes in disparity over time could not be tested. See Technical Appendix. Data not available.Data not available.Data not available.Data not available.10-49 percent difference from the best group rate Increase in disparity 10-49 percentage points (10-49 percent difference from the best group rate). Data include persons of Hispanic origin. The group with the best rate for specified characteristic.  Data include persons of Hispanic origin. Increase in disparity 10-49 percentage points (10-49 percent difference from the best group rate).
26-16e. Disapproval of trying marijuana: 10th graders (1998, 2004)Measures of variability were not available. Thus, the variability of best group rates was not assessed, and the statistical significance of disparities and changes in disparity over time could not be tested. See Technical Appendix. Data not available.Data not available.Data not available.Data not available.The group with the best rate for specified characteristic. Less than 10 percent from the best group rate or not statistically significant. Data include persons of Hispanic origin. Decrease in disparity 10-49 percentage points (less than 10 percent from the best group rate or not statistically significant). Data include persons of Hispanic origin. Less than 10 percent difference from the best group rate or not statistically significant
26-16f. Disapproval of trying marijuana: 12th graders (1998, 2004)Measures of variability were not available. Thus, the variability of best group rates was not assessed, and the statistical significance of disparities and changes in disparity over time could not be tested. See Technical Appendix. Data not available.Data not available.Data not available.Data not available.Less than 10 percent difference from the best group rate or not statistically significantThe group with the best rate for specified characteristic.  Data include persons of Hispanic origin. 10-49 percent difference from the best group rate. Data include persons of Hispanic origin. 10-49 percent difference from the best group rate
26-17a. Perception of risk of 5+ drinks 1-2 times/ week: 12-17 years (2002, 2003)The variability of best group rates was assessed, and disparities of ≥10% are statistically significant at the 0.05 level. Changes in disparity over time, noted with arrows, are statistically significant at the 0.05 level. See Technical Appendix. 10-49 percent difference from the best group rateLess than 10 percent difference from the best group rate or not statistically significantLess than 10 percent difference from the best group rate or not statistically significant10-49 percent difference from the best group rate10-49 percent difference from the best group rateThe group with the best rate for specified characteristic. 10-49 percent difference from the best group rate10-49 percent difference from the best group rate
26-17b. Perception of risk of smoking marijuana once a month: 12-17 years
(2002, 2003)The variability of best group rates was assessed, and disparities of ≥10% are statistically significant at the 0.05 level. Changes in disparity over time, noted with arrows, are statistically significant at the 0.05 level. See Technical Appendix.
10-49 percent difference from the best group rateThe group with the best rate for specified characteristic. Data not available.10-49 percent difference from the best group rateLess than 10 percent difference from the best group rate or not statistically significantLess than 10 percent difference from the best group rate or not statistically significantLess than 10 percent difference from the best group rate or not statistically significantLess than 10 percent difference from the best group rate or not statistically significant
26-17c. Perception of risk of using cocaine once a month: 12-17 years (2002, 2003)The variability of best group rates was assessed, and disparities of ≥10% are statistically significant at the 0.05 level. Changes in disparity over time, noted with arrows, are statistically significant at the 0.05 level. See Technical Appendix. 10-49 percent difference from the best group rate10-49 percent difference from the best group rate10-49 percent difference from the best group rate10-49 percent difference from the best group rate10-49 percent difference from the best group rateThe group with the best rate for specified characteristic. 10-49 percent difference from the best group rate10-49 percent difference from the best group rate
26-18a. Treatment for illicit drug problems in the past year (2002, 2003)The variability of best group rates was assessed, and disparities of ≥10% are statistically significant at the 0.05 level. Changes in disparity over time, noted with arrows, are statistically significant at the 0.05 level. See Technical Appendix. Data not available.Data not available.Data not available.Data not available.10-49 percent difference from the best group rateThe group with the best rate for specified characteristic. Less than 10 percent difference from the best group rate or not statistically significant10-49 percent difference from the best group rate
26-18b. Treatment for alcohol and/or illicit drug problems in the past year (2002, 2003)Measures of variability were not available. Thus, the variability of best group rates was not assessed, and the statistical significance of disparities and changes in disparity over time could not be tested. See Technical Appendix. Data not available.Data not available.Data not available.Data not available.Less than 10 percent difference from the best group rate or not statistically significantThe group with the best rate for specified characteristic. Less than 10 percent difference from the best group rate or not statistically significantLess than 10 percent difference from the best group rate or not statistically significant
26-21. Treatment for alcohol abuse
(2002, 2003)The variability of best group rates was assessed, and disparities of ≥10% are statistically significant at the 0.05 level. Changes in disparity over time, noted with arrows, are statistically significant at the 0.05 level. See Technical Appendix.
Less than 10 percent difference from the best group rate or not statistically significantData not available.Data not available.Data not available.Less than 10 percent difference from the best group rate or not statistically significantThe group with the best rate for specified characteristic. Less than 10 percent difference from the best group rate or not statistically significantLess than 10 percent difference from the best group rate or not statistically significant

Notes:

Data for objectives 26-4, 26-5, 26-7, 26-8a and b, 26-12, 26-19, 26-20, and 26-22 through 26-25 are unavailable or not applicable. Objectives 26-1b, c, and d were deleted at the midcourse.

Years in parentheses represent the baseline data year and the most recent data year (if available).

Disparity from the best group rate is defined as the percent difference between the best group rate and each of the other group rates for a characteristic (for example, race and ethnicity). The summary index is the average of these percent differences for a characteristic. Change in disparity is estimated by subtracting the disparity at baseline from the disparity at the most recent data point. Change in the summary index is estimated by subtracting the summary index at baseline from the summary index at the most recent data point. See Technical Appendix for more information.







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