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What’s in a disparity rating? Simple yet nuanced is key to a successful tool

The What Works for Health team recently engaged scholars and practitioners who use the tool in their communities. The discussions revealed a tension familiar to those in public health: How can we communicate complex information in a simple way while still maintaining accuracy and nuance?  

What’s new for 2019!

As we head into our annual County Health Rankings release, we’re excited to provide new data and resources for taking action to improve health. Here’s what you’ll now find on our website:

Updated data and new measures of community health

Annually, since 2010, we’ve been providing snapshots of health for every county in the nation, and now you’ll find...

What’s New for the 2021 Rankings

The 2021 County Health Rankings are now available! Check out what's new across our website for our 2021 refresh.

What's New for the 2023 Rankings

Sharing what is new for the 2023 County Health Rankings release. 

What’s the State of Obesity where you live?

We know the harmful effects obesity has on our health – that’s why the County Health Rankings has been tracking it through our Adult Obesity measure, allowing counties to evaluate obesity rates over time. Now a new report shows that adult obesity rates are still high overall,...

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