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Public health officials outline aging county, rising uninsured rate and mental-health concerns
Summary
Calaveras County public health leaders presented demographic and health indicators showing an aging population (median age 52), rising uninsured rate (6.6%), and elevated behavioral-health markers (loneliness 32%, depression 23%); staff outlined CHA/CHIP timelines and outreach priorities.
Calaveras County public health officials presented a multi-part report to the Board of Supervisors on Feb. 10 detailing demographic trends, leading causes of death and priority program actions.
Colleen Rodriguez, director of public health, introduced the presentation and emphasized an older demographic profile: the county population was reported at approximately 45,995 with a median age of 52 and 29% of residents aged 65 or older. Business administrator Carrie Biker presented a demographic snapshot and said those factors shape demand for chronic disease management and services.
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