← Health Equity Report Card: St. Clair County
Substance Use
This section highlights disparities for SUD and related indicators within the community. By examining factors such as drug-related arrests and overdose deaths, we can better understand the current state of SUD and related disparities in this region.
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A |
B |
C |
D |
F |
|
No disparity Disparity ratio: 1.0-1.4 |
Some disparity Disparity ratio: 1.5-1.9 |
Disparity may require intervention Disparity ratio: 2.0-2.4 |
Disparity requires intervention Disparity ratio: 2.5-2.9 |
Critical disparity, requires immediate intervention Disparity ratio: ≥ 3.0 |
Disparity Ratio
Disparity ratios measure the difference in outcomes between two groups. The resulting number then determines the letter grade for that given indicator. A lack of disparity or difference does not mean adequate health services, access, behaviors, or outcomes. An asterisk [*] indicates that St. Clair County [SCC] faces worse outcomes, rather than Michigan [MI] or Port Huron [PH].
| Indicator | Year(s) | MI x SCC Grade | MI x SCC Ratio | SCC x PH Grade | SCC x PH Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Opioid prescription units |
MI: 2021 SCC: 2020 PH: 2020 |
B* |
1.6 |
A |
1.2 |
|
Buprenorphine prescription units |
MI: 2021 SCC: 2020 PH: 2020 |
A |
1.4 |
A |
1.4 |
|
Drug-involved traffic crashes |
MI: 2021 SCC: 2021 PH: 2021 |
A |
1.3 |
B |
1.7 |
|
Drug-related arrests |
MI: 2019 SCC: 2020 PH: 2020 |
A |
1.0 |
A |
1.3 |
|
Non-fatal overdose emergency department visits |
MI: 2020 SCC: 2020 PH: 2021 |
A |
1.2 |
B |
1.8 |
|
Overdose deaths |
MI: 2021 SCC: 2021 PH: 2020 |
A |
1.2 |
F* |
4.5 |
Individuals in Port Huron are 1.8 times more likely to have a non-fatal overdose emergency department visit compared to St. Clair County. This indicates a B grade disparity that should be monitored. Individuals in St. Clair County are 4.5 times more likely to have died from overdose compared to Port Huron. This indicates a F grade critical disparity that requires immediate intervention.
The substance use vulnerability index score (MI-SUVI) for Port Huron residents is 0.6 and -0.1 in St. Clair County. This means that Port Huron and St. Clair County residents have been similarly impacted by substance use disorder compared to other residents across the state.