The State of Health

The new edition of the State of Health contains:

• Current measures available to evaluate the health in our community
• Trends in key health measures to allow readers to evaluate changes in local health status and compare these measures to national goals
• Resources for priority setting in preventing disease, promoting health and improving access to care
• Health care information and websites for more detailed information
• Summaries of key public health actions to address the identified issues
• Information about access to medical care

The State of Health in Harris County Executive Summary: A Snapshot in 2009

The document was developed by a committee representative of multiple organizations with expertise in local community health indicators. The committee identified 10 of our community’s most concerning health indicators, which are the subject of the Executive Summary. Each topic area provides an overview of the topic, a description of key indicators, and recommendations for action. The selected 10 health indicators include:

1. Infant Mortality
2. Adolescent Pregnancy
3. Pregnancy/Infant Outcomes
4. Sexually Transmitted Infections
5. Hepatitis B and C
6. Immunization
7. Cancer
8. Adult Obesity
9. Childhood Obesity
10. Behavioral Health Emergency Room Visits