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Community health assessment is a fundamental tool of public health practice. Its aim is to describe the health of the community, by presenting information on health status, community health needs, resources, and epidemiologic and other studies of current local health problems. It seeks to identify target populations that may be at increased risk of poor health outcomes and to gain a better understanding of their needs, as well as assess the larger community environment and how it relates to the health of individuals. It also identifies those areas where better information is needed, especially information on health disparities among different subpopulations, quality of health care, and the occurrence and severity of disabilities in the population. The Community Health Assessment is the basis for all local public health planning, giving the local health unit the opportunity to identify and interact with key community leaders, organizations and interested residents about health priorities and concerns. This information forms the basis of improving the health status of the community through a strategic plan. Delaware County is the fastest growing county in Ohio and the 13th fastest in the nation. The growth estimates are presented below. Delaware County Community Assessment Data
Community Health Issue Prioritization process (2008) Local Public Health System Performance Assessment - Report of Results (2007-2008) Delaware County Health Status Assessment REPORT (2007) - Click here for a printer friendly version of the complete report Community Themes & Strength Assessment - REPORT (2007) Forces of Change Assessment REPORT (2007) Delaware County Data Community Health Status Indicators - The goal of Community Health Status Indicators (CHSI) is to provide an overview of key health indicators for local communities and to encourage dialogue about actions that can be taken to improve a community’s health. Provided by US Department of Health & Human Services.
Delaware County
Regional Planning Commission Demographic Information Delaware County Demographics- October 2007 (Delaware County Regional Planning Commission) Delaware Cares (2003) - Community Needs Data Delaware County Profile 2002 (ODH) Delaware General Health District Survey Data Highlights of the comparison of 2004 and 2005 results of the Youth Health Assessment Survey 2005 Delaware County Youth Health Assessment (complete report) 2005 Delaware County Youth Health Assessment Highlights (Printer friendly version) Delaware County Youth Health Assessment 2004 (Final Report) Delaware County Youth Health Assessment 2004 (Survey Highlights - Printer Friendly Version) Delaware County Health Status Report (2002 Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System survey) |
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