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Innovative Findings From Our 2019 Research Grantees

In 2019, three projects were selected for funding, all sharing a common focus: refinement of the current County Health Rankings’ methodology, as well as exploration of novel data sources and health metrics.. We are happy to share out some of the findings from these innovative lines of research.

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International Walk to School Day, Oct. 5

Today is Walk to School Day, and children, parents, teachers and community leaders in all 50 states are dusting off their sneakers, getting out their bikes and taking part.

Walking to school is an easy way to address three of the many factors that influence the overall health of a community:
1.    Integrating physical activity into daily routines can help combat obesity and prevent chronic disease.

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Introducing a new way to view county health data

Over the last decade, CHR&R ranked the health of counties within states, providing a simple way to understand differences in health. We have replaced that method with a sharper tool that allows comparisons of a county’s health with other counties, whether that’s in the same state or across the nation.

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Investigating new ways to support conditions for thriving communities

At County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, we are dedicated to expanding our understanding of the forces that shape contribute to health and equity, and how we can realize change. We are turning our attention to the role of power and the structures that shape community conditions.