Colorado Epidemiological Profiles 2021 - Substance Use Data and Analysis
2021 Colorado
Epidemiological Profiles
Allison Rosenthal, SEOW Co-Chair, Colorado Department of Public Safety
The Evaluation Center, University of Colorado Denver
Colorado Department of Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health
The SEOW is a network of state
agencies and data experts
brought together
to
examine the patterns,
context, and impact of
substance use
in Colorado.
2021 Epi Profiles & Purpose
https://www.coloradoseow.org/seow-publications-
new/epidemiological-profiles-final/
Demographics
What is the Demographics Profile?
●
Background and context
to the four substance profiles on
alcohol, marijuana, opioids, and tobacco.
●
Demographic, geographic, health, economic, and populations
with special considerations data
are presented because of the
importance of these factors in risk of and protection from
substance use.
●
Data and background on risk and protective factors
for youth
substance use and abuse to supplement data presented in other
profiles.
Populations With Special Considerations
●
LGBTQ Population
●
Veteran Population
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Tribal Communities
●
Unhoused Community
●
Pregnant People
Data Examples regarding Health Disparities
SOURCE: COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
(CDPHE), OFFICE OF HEALTH EQUITY, 2019
Tobacco
Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2019
Adult Consumption
Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2018
Adult Consumption
Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2018
Adult Consumption
Tobacco
Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2018
Adult Consumption
Source: Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, High School students, 2015 and 2019
Youth Consumption
Tobacco
Source: National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2017-2018
Adult Misuse
Source: Colorado Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, 2015-2019
Rate of Prescription
Source: Vital Statistics Program,, 2017-2019
Opioid Overdose Deaths
Tobacco
Source: Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, 2019
Youth Consumption
Source: Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, 2019
Youth Consumption
Source: Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, 2019
Youth Consumption
Wrap-up
How to use the profiles
★
Five profiles - stand alone publication or
in conjunction with each other
★
Handouts or part of presentations
★
Recommend reviewing and using the
demographic profile to provide context
★
Facilitate conversation
Access to Epi Profiles
https://www.coloradoseow.org/
Questions?
The 2021 Colorado Epidemiological Profiles provide in-depth data and analysis on substance use patterns, impacts, and demographics in Colorado. The profiles cover alcohol, marijuana, opioids, and tobacco, along with special considerations for populations like LGBTQ, veterans, tribal communities, unhoused individuals, and pregnant people. Data examples on health disparities, adult misuse, prescription rates, and opioid overdose deaths are included to offer a comprehensive view of the substance use landscape in Colorado.
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2021 Colorado Epidemiological Profiles Allison Rosenthal, SEOW Co-Chair, Colorado Department of Public Safety The Evaluation Center, University of Colorado Denver Colorado Department of Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health
The SEOW is a network of state agencies and data experts brought together to examine the patterns, context, and impact of substance use in Colorado.
2021 Epi Profiles & Purpose https://www.coloradoseow.org/seow-publications- new/epidemiological-profiles-final/
What is the Demographics Profile? Background and context to the four substance profiles on alcohol, marijuana, opioids, and tobacco. Demographic, geographic, health, economic, and populations with special considerations data are presented because of the importance of these factors in risk of and protection from substance use. Data and background on risk and protective factors for youth substance use and abuse to supplement data presented in other profiles.
Populations With Special Considerations LGBTQ Population Veteran Population Tribal Communities Unhoused Community Pregnant People
Data Examples regarding Health Disparities SOURCE: COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (CDPHE), OFFICE OF HEALTH EQUITY, 2019
Adult Misuse Source: National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2017-2018
Rate of Prescription Source: Colorado Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, 2015-2019
Opioid Overdose Deaths Source: Vital Statistics Program,, 2017-2019
Youth Consumption Source: Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, 2019
Youth Consumption Source: Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, 2019
Youth Consumption Source: Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, 2019
How to use the profiles Five profiles - stand alone publication or in conjunction with each other Handouts or part of presentations Recommend reviewing and using the demographic profile to provide context Facilitate conversation
Access to Epi Profiles https://www.coloradoseow.org/
