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New Report: Adult Obesity Increases in the Past Year
Obesity—one of the many health factors measured in the County Health Rankings—continues to harm the health of communities across the country. According to the new F as in Fat report from Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, adult obesity rates increased in 16 states in the past year and did not decline in any states.
New Report Details America’s Obesity Epidemic
The County Health Rankings include a county’s adult obesity rate because obesity is related to several chronic conditions and premature death. Additionally, physical inactivity—a contributor to obesity-- at the county level is related to higher health care expenditures. Because of the adverse effects on both the individual and community, increasing physical activity and...
New Research Grants: Improving the County Health Rankings
Looking for an opportunity to use your research skills to impact community health across the country? The University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (UWPHI) is currently accepting research proposals for County Health Rankings Research Grants. County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaborative program between UWPHI and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, provides...
New Research Uses County Level Data to Give Comprehensive Picture of America's Health
On July 10, new research was released in the journal Population Health Metrics (PHM) exploring US county-level results for life expectancy, obesity and physical activity. On the same day, the Journal of the American Medical Association...
New resource explores customized data on health issues facing Latino communities
Salud America’s! new online tool, the Salud Report Card, allows users to select their county and get customized data on food access, physical activity, and equity issues compared to their...
New River Valley: Healthy by Design Transforms and Empowers Community Youth
Over the past several years, Roadmaps to Health Grantees have made significant differences in communities across the country. Funded in 2011, the New River Planning District worked with local teens to break down cycles of unhealthy and self-destructive behaviors. These youth ambassadors utilized digital media and storytelling skills to develop a video ad campaign to promote healthy...
New Stories on the 2014 RWJF Culture of Health Prize Winners
In June, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation announced the 2014 winners of the RWJF Culture of Health Prize. The prize honors communities that are harnessing the collective power of leaders, partners, and stakeholders to help residents live healthier lives. The 2014 prize communities include: Buncombe County, North Carolina; Spokane County, Washington; Durham County, North...
New Stories on the 2014 RWJF Culture of Health Prize Winners Have Been Added
In June, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation announced the 2014 winners of the RWJF Culture of Health Prize. The prize honors communities that are harnessing the collective power of leaders, partners, and stakeholders to help residents live healthier lives. The 2014 prize communities include: Buncombe County, North Carolina; Spokane County, Washington; Durham County, North Carolina;...
New Stories on the RWJF Culture of Health Prize Winners have been added!
In June, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation announced the 2014 winners of the RWJF Culture of Health Prize. The prize honors communities that are harnessing the collective power of leaders, partners, and stakeholders to help residents live healthier lives. The 2014 prize communities include: Buncombe County, North Carolina; Spokane County, Washington; Durham County, North Carolina;...
New Stories Spotlighting Business Groups’ Role in Community Health Have Been Added!
National Business Coalition on Health (NBCH) is a national partner of the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program. New stories highlighting the work of two NBCH members have been added to our Community Story section.
The Memphis Business Group on Health’s CEO Culture of Health Initiative is working to educate business leaders about the importance of...