Understanding the differences for subgroups in health outcomes and factors by demographics or geography can inform community efforts to target resources where they are most needed and improve the health of the community as a whole.
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Differences by Locale/Neighborhood |
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Although these differences are not all captured in County Health Rankings data, health factor and health outcome differences for some measures by race/ethnicity are now available for states and counties. State data is found in the state reports, and county data can be found within the snapshot . County data by race is available for Black, Hispanic and White populations within counties for the following measures:
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However, more detailed data for subgroups and for many other measures of health may exist at the state, county, and even city level. The pdf below offers an assessment of the availability of subgroup data for specific demographic groups or for geographic areas smaller than counties for ranked and additional measures. In the digging deeper section of each measure description, you can find more specific information about how to access subgroup data, and what limitations you might encounter as you access subgroup data.