16.2.2 Generalized Scoring for Personal Characteristics

Scores for all personal characteristics (e.g., age, race/ethnicity, language spoken) have been determined based on thresholds derived from the statewide population sizes as below and the CalHHS DDG Edition 1.0 age range scores.

Table 2: Generalized Scoring Criteria Based on Statewide Population

Population Size	Score
Population >4,000,000	+1
Population 300,001 – 4,000,000	+2
Population 100,001 – 300,000	+3
Population 20,001 – 100,000	+5
Population ≤20,000	+7