Kids Count Data Center

Definitions: The percentage of live births to mothers who received Adequate or Adequate-Plus prenatal care, based on the Adequacy of Prenatal Care Utilization (APNCU) index. Starting in 2005, data were collected based on the 2003 revision of U.S. Standard Certificate of Live Birth, and data before 2004 were collected using the 1989 version. The revised 2003 certificate applies stricter rules in verifying prenatal care received, and therefore a lower APNCU index percentage may be expected in most counties. Data are from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and are based on Vital Statistics. The current rate represents the annual percentage for calendar year 2007. The trend represents the average annual percent change for calendar years 2003-2007.

Data Source: Kansas Department of Health and Environment

Note: Maps use the natural break classification method, which reflects patterns in the data by dividing the map into naturally occurring groups. Using statistical tools, this method determines cut-off points for each group by identifying large gaps in data values.