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County Health Rankings Model (Measure)

Food Insecurity*

Percentage of population who lack adequate access to food.
County Health Rankings Model (Measure)

Frequent Mental Distress*

Percentage of adults reporting 14 or more days of poor mental health per month (age-adjusted).
County Health Rankings Model (Measure)

Frequent Physical Distress*

Percentage of adults reporting 14 or more days of poor physical health per month (age-adjusted).
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Frequently Asked Questions

Eligibility Are state or local health departments eligible to apply? Yes, health departments are eligible to apply for these funds. Applications must be submitted...
County Health Rankings Model (Measure)

Gender Pay Gap*

Ratio of women's median earnings to men's median earnings for all full-time, year-round workers, presented as "cents on the dollar."
County Health Rankings Model (Health Factor)

Governance

Governance is the process of decision-making by institutions charged with managing economic, political and social affairs, and the process by which decisions are implemented or not. Governance decisions set strategic direction and objectives; make policies, laws, rules, or regulations; raise and deploy resources to accomplish strategic goals and objectives; and ensure that strategic goals and objectives are accomplished.
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Health Behaviors

Tobacco Use How many pregnant women or high school age individuals smoke? What local or state policies are in place regarding secondhand smoke? How...

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Health Gaps Report

These reports (from CHR&R) help answer the question: Why is there so much difference in the health of residents in one county compared to...

County Health Rankings Model (Health Factor Area)

Health infrastructure

Health infrastructure includes all systems, organizations, interventions and resources intended for health promotion and illness prevention. Health care systems promote health and well-being for community members through care services such as primary care, hospital care and long-term or home care. Public health systems monitor, detect and intervene when disease or risks impact community health to limit harm and promote healthy lifestyles, environments and policies. Health infrastructure supports all health services — from vaccinations and chronic disease prevention programs to emergency preparedness efforts.