HOW HEALTHY IS OUR COUNTY?
2012 COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS
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COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS: BACKGROUND
► What: State-by-state rankings of the health of each county in the United States
► Who: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (UWPHI)
► When: Annually – 2012 Data Released April 3
► Where: www.countyhealthrankings.org
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WHY COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS?‣Where we live matters to our health
‣The Rankings helps counties see where they are doing well and where they are not, so they can make changes to improve health.
‣Health is everyone’s business
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WHY RANK?
‣ Simplify complex data.
‣ Serve as a hook.
‣ Media coverage.
‣ Add context.
‣ Opportunity to engage full community in taking action.
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COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS: 2 RANKINGS
Today’s Health
Health Outcomes
Tomorrow’s Health
Health Factors
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HEALTH OUTCOMES
‣ Mortality (50%):
– Measures of how long we live
‣ Morbidity (50%):
– Measures of how well we live
Today’s Health
Health Outcomes
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HEALTH FACTORS
‣ Health behaviors (30%)
‣ Clinical care (20%)
‣ Social and economic factors (40%)
‣ Physical environment (10%)
Tomorrow’s Health
Health Factors
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USING COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS
‣ The Rankings help counties see where they are doing well and where they are not so they can make changes to improve health.
‣ The Rankings help counties see how they compare to other counties in their state, and which of their neighbors they might learn from.
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USING THE COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS & ROADMAPS‣ Look at additional data in your community to fully understand
your strengths and challenges
‣ Share the County Health Rankings with leaders in your community
‣ Use the County Health Roadmaps to identify policies and programs to address key challenge areas
‣ Work with others to identify funds for new program areas
‣ Work with elected officials and leaders to implement policies to support health
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SPOTLIGHT ON ACTION‣ In Wyandotte County, Kansas, the Mayor is working with others in the community to
improve residents’ health by expanding access to healthier foods; passing a Complete Streets policy to make the community more walk-able and bicycle friendly; providing health education in neighborhoods; and increasing education support for low-income children.
‣ After seeing its low ranking, leaders in Genesee County, Michigan, implemented a plan that fosters workplace wellness. Commit to Fit!, a campaign to increase physical activity uses a focused social marketing strategy and a new web-based interactive tool to engage local residents in “fun, simple ways to practice healthy behaviors.” Over 50 employers are participating.
‣ In Davidson County, Tennessee, the Mayor is highlighting health as a an overarching priority vital to the success of the city. Working with other, leadership in Nashville are focusing on improving opportunities for healthy eating and physical activity, improving Nashville’s schools, ensuring public safety, and economic development
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HOW HEALTHY IS OUR COUNTY?
‣ (Insert your county’s ranking)
‣ Our community needs to improve (fill in health factor).
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Our community is taking action by
(fill in specific actions).
TAKING ACTION IN OUR COUNTY
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HEALTH FACTORS & POTENTIAL PARTNERS
Tobacco use
HEALTH BEHAVIORS
Diet & exercise
Alcohol use
Sexual activity
CLINICAL CAREAccess to care
Quality of care
SOCIAL & ECONOMIC FACTORS
Education
Employment
Income
Family & social support
Community safety
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
Environmental quality
Built environment
• Addiction specialists • Educators • Advocacy groups• Policymakers • Faith leaders
• Wellness coordinators• Bar owners/tenders • Healthcare providers• Community members
• Healthcare providers• Ombudsmen
• Community members• Advocacy groups
• Business owners• Educators • Advocacy groups• Policymakers • United Way• Law enforcement
• Labor unions• Neighborhood
organizations• Economic development• Community members
• Planning/zoning• Transportation
• Community members• Foresters
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GET INVOLVED
‣You can help by (fill in specific invitations and contact people)
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WWW.COUNTYHEALTHRANKINGS.ORG
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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
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