Health Factors by County
The image below shows a map of Ohio and the distribution of Ohio’s health factors based on weighted scores for health behaviors, clinical care, social and economic factors, and the physical environment. The map is divided into four quartiles with less color intensity indicating better performance in the respective summary rankings. (County Health Rankings, 2024)
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- Health Reports and Intiatives of AppalachiaFind reports on common diseased in Appalachia, obesity and opioid issues in Appalachia, and what initiatives the Appalachian Regional Commission is sponsoring.
- Creating a Culture of Health in Appalachia Disparities and Bright SpotsData show that the challenges are clear: The Creating a Culture of Health in Appalachia research initiative documents worse-than-average health outcomes for many Appalachian counties on a range of measures, including cancer, heart disease, and diabetes mortality rates. The disparities in outcomes between Appalachia and the U.S. are often stark.
- Ohio State Report (County Health Rankings) (Annual)Differences in Health Outcome Measures Among Counties and for Racial/Ethnic Groups in Ohio and more!
- Center for Oral Health Research in AppalachiaAppalachia has the largest burden of oral health problems per capita in the United States. Furthermore, health disparities in oral health outcomes resulting from differences in socioeconomic status occur. The goal of the Center for Oral Health Research in Appalachia (COHRA) is to identify factors that lead to oral health disparities in children and families in Appalachia. These factors may include genes, microbes, behavior, family interactions, or community characteristics.
- 2018 Ohio Senior Citizen ReportOverall health, status, etc.
- Live Healthy AppalchiaOur mission is to promote healthy eating and active living through educational programs and community partnerships.
Athens Oh! - Appalachian Rural Health InstituteThe Ohio University Appalachian Rural Health Institute (ARHI) exists to encourage research and education on health issues relevant to the Appalachian region, rural communities and under served populations.
- Creating a Culture of Health in AppalachiaCreating a Culture of Health in Appalachia: Disparities and Bright Spots is an innovative research initiative sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and administered by the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky.
- Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)ARC's mission is to innovate, partner, and invest to build community capacity and strengthen economic growth in Appalachia.
- Healthy Appalachia Institute"Restoring health through community"
West Virginia - "Health, Wellness, and Illness in Appalachia" via the National Communication AssociationThis public program will address health, health care, and understandings about health in the Appalachian region, an area where residents face a disproportionately high incidence of poor health and unique barriers to health.
Tennesee - Appalachian Voices (Blog)Human Health Impacts, but also environmental health and sustainability.
- Ohio Public Health Association (PPHA)Our mission is to ensure the optimal health of all Ohioans and to be the inclusive Voice of Public Health in Ohio.
- PubMedPubMed comprises more than 20 million citations from biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life sciences journals, and online books. One of the most used health and medicine resources.
- County Health Rankings & RoadmapsSearch by county to see how healthy it is. Data is downloadable.
- TRIPA clinical search tool designed to allow health professionals to rapidly identify the highest quality clinical evidence for clinical practice.
- PsycINFOFind journal articles in psychology and related disciplines
- SocINDEXCovers Anthropology, Social Sciences, Sociology & Social Work
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