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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...
Research Articles
County Health Rankings staff, collaborators, and others often feature the Rankings in peer-reviewed articles. References for a selection of these publications are listed below...
Beyond the County Health Snapshots
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine education
Inform adolescents, young adults, and parents about HPV and its consequences, as well as the benefits of vaccination, via videos, printed materials, online content, or in-person efforts
Group-based parenting programs
Teach parenting skills in a group setting using a standardized curriculum, often based on behavioral or cognitive-behavioral approaches and focused on parents of at-risk children
School nutrition standards
Regulate the quality of food that can be sold to students through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), à la carte options, vending machines, etc.
Social host laws
Adopt laws that hold private property owners who provide alcohol to minors or obviously intoxicated individuals on their property liable if someone is killed or injured as a result
Community health workers
Engage professional or lay health workers to provide education, referral and follow-up, case management, home visiting, etc. for those who experience barriers in accessing health care; also called promotoras(es) de salud or community health representatives
Alcohol advertising restrictions
Restrict the content and placement of alcohol advertisements on broadcasts, outdoor displays, internet marketing, etc. via state laws, local ordinances, industry self-regulation, or a combination of efforts