ampton County 2015 State of the County Health Report (SOTCH) ampton County Health Department 9495 NC Highway 305 P.O. Box 635 Jackson, NC 27845 252-534-5841 John White, Acting Health Director Virginia McClary, Health Educator
Axis Title Background This document serves as ampton s 2015 State of the County Health Report. The State of the County Health Report is conducted every year in the interim following The Community Health Assessment. The Community Health Assessment is completed every four years. The most recent Community Health Assessment (CHA) for ampton County was completed in 2014. The Community Health Assessment was conducted by distribution of surveys throughout the county. Using the analyses from the surveys, a review of the magnitude of the problem and the feasibility for successful interventions and preventions to address the problems, the health priorities identified from the 2014 CHA are Cancer - Prostate and Breast, Tobacco and Physical and Nutrition. The State of The County Report provides updates on the progress made on the selected priorities, changes in the data that guided the selection of the priorities, new and emerging issues, a review of major morbidity and mortality as well as any changes in the County that may affect the these priorities in the future. ampton High School Graduate or higher, 72.90% You re County in A Glance Persons below poverty level, perent, Median Household income 2009-2013 26.30% $31,433 Quick Facts Social/ Economic Black or African American Population White Population Population 2010 58.40% 39.60% 22,099 Population Percent Change April -7.40% 1, Population,2010(April 1) estimate base 22,098 Population, 2014 estimate 20,263-5,000 5,000 15,000 25,000 35,000 Axis Title Source United States Census - Last revision Dec 12, 2015 As of December 2015, ampton s population percent change was -7.4%.
Leading Causes of Death Race All Gender Both Hispanic Origin - All (Hispanic, Non-Hispanic and Unknown) Top Three ampton County - 2014 Chronic lower respiratory Diseases of the heart Cancer 7.3 19 17.9 0 10 20 25.2 30 40 47 50 60 66 70 Source State Center for Health Statistics % Number Leading Causes of Death Race All Gender Both Hispanic Origin - All (Hispanic, Non-Hispanic and Unknown) Top Three All Counties - 2014 19301 17547 5020 22.7 20.6 5.9 1 Number 19301 Rate 22.7 Source- State Center for Health Statistic, The top three leading causes of death in ampton County and the State are (1) Cancer, (2) Diseases of the Heart, and (3) Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease. ampton County s rate of death due to cancer is 2.5% greater than the State rate of death for cancer. ampton s rate of death due to disease of the heart is lower than the State rate by 2.7%. The rate for chronic lower respiratory disease in ampton County is 1.4% greater than the State s rate. Life style, behavior and informed decision making are contributing factors to these health issues.
Mortality 2014 Infant Mortality Report, Table 2 Infant Death Rates (per 1,000 live births) County of Residence: 2013, 2014, and 2010-2014 2013 Infant Deaths 2013 Rate 2014 Infant Deaths 2014 Rate 2010-2014 Infant Deaths 2010-2014 Rate 832 7.0 860 7.1 4,295 7.1 ampton 2 11.4* 3 18.2* 11 11.7 Source: Department of Health and Human Services Center for Health Statistics, August 26, 2015 *Technical Note: Rates Based on Small Numbers (Fewer than 10) are unstable. The rate of Infant deaths for ampton County was higher than the State by 4.4% in 2013, higher in 2014 by 11.1% and by 4.6% from 2010-2014. Infant mortality is the death of a baby before its first birthday. Infant mortality rates are the number of infant deaths for every 1,000 live births within a given time frame. Infant mortality is thought to be a social problem with medical consequences and is often considered a measure of the general health of a community. Source: Healthy Start Foundation 2010 2014 Cancer Mortality Rates by County for Selected Sites Per 100,000 Population Age- Adjusted to the 2000 US Census County Colon/Rectum Lung/Bronchus Female Breast Prostate All Cancers Deaths Rate Deaths Rate Deaths Rate Deaths Rate Deaths Rate 7,529 14.1 27,581 50.6 6,491 21.6 4,338 21.5 92,542 171.7 ampton 150 12.3 611 49.9 131 19.0 100 20.9 1,979 162.1 Source: NC Central Cancer Registry, 12/2015 From 2010 2014 ampton County had a lower mortality rate for all cancers than the State by 9.6%. ampton s rate of deaths for lung cancer and prostate cancer is less than the State s rates by 1%. For lung cancer ampton s rate is lower than the State rate by 0.07% and for prostate cancer the rate is lower than the State rate by 0.06%.
Morbidity Projected New Cancer Cases and Deaths for Selected Sites by County, 2016 Total Projected New Cases Lung/ Female Prostate Bronchus Breast Colon/ Rectum Total Projected Deaths Lung/ Female Prostate Bronchus Breast Colon/ Rectum 58,339 8,768 10,052 7.704 4,586 20,626 6,191 1,416 994 1,658 ampton 155 24 26 20 12 59 17 4 3 5 Source: Central Cancer Registry 1/15 The Projection for new cases of cancer for ampton County in 2016 is 59 new cases. The projection of deaths due to cancer in ampton County in 2016 is 29. 2014 NORTH CAROLINA HOSPITAL DISCHARGES** WITH A PRIMARY DIAGNOSIS OF ASTHMA NUMBERS AND RATES PER 100,000 BY COUNTY OF RESIDENCE: ALL AGES AND AGES 0-14 Residence Total Number Total Rate Number Ages 0-14 Rates Ages 0-14 9,035 90.9 2,754 144.6 ampton 28 136.8 4 124.3 (Source: State Center for Health Statistics)
2014 Community Health Assessment Priorities Cancer Breast/Prostate Increase the percentage of adults reporting good health by 7 %. Physical Activity and Nutrition - Increase the percentage of adults getting the recommended amount of physical activity and the recommended fruit and vegetables by 5%. Tobacco Decrease tobacco use in public /multi-unit housing by 5% Progress to Date Cancer Breast Health Breast Health education has been provided in 12 venues in ampton County. 7 Faith Based Communities 1 Community College 1 Public housing setting 2 Community Health Fairs 1 Community Breast Health Conference 185 Women have been reached Education included timely screenings, healthy life styles, and family medical history and informed decision making. Prostate Health Prostate education and awareness has been provided in one faith based setting. 25-30 African American Men were in attendance. Education included informed decision making including family medical history and screening. Free Annual Prostate Screening Scheduled for June 2016 Physical Activity and Nutrition Faith Communities 1 Faith community is participating in the Faithful Families Eat Smart Move More Curriculum ampton Communities/Collaborations 4 Parents participated in the Cooperative Extension Cook Smart Eat Smart Classes 3 took Prediabetes Survey. 5 Faith Communities participated in a prediabetes survey and received education on diabetes control There were 51 participants. Active Routes to School 1 Elementary School - 350+ students and parents walked a half mile around parking lot 45 Adults attended the back to school Recess Event They were provided with literature on the importance of good nutrition regular physical activity. Adults also participated in physical activity games with youth.
Tobacco Public Housing Conducted door to door survey for Tobacco Free Public Housing 6- residents participated in the survey 2- Healthy Life Style Class at 1 Public Housing Site 6 residents participated Community Quit Line and Tobacco Free literature distributed during Great American Smoke Out Month and Diabetes Awareness Month 1 - Tobacco Cessation Class 1 - Tobacco Use and Dental Health Provided Quit line and Tobacco Free literature to site for display in common areas Changes in Data 2007-2011 Cancer Incidence Rates by Selected Sites Per 100,000 Population Age Adjusted to the 2000 US Census Colon/Rectum Lung/Bronchus Female Breast Prostate All Cancers Cases Rate Cases Rate Cases Rate Cases Rate Cases Rate 20,240 38.5 37,831 70.9 45,146 157.9 33,115 130.7 256,989 483.4 ampton 74 47.0 120 73.6 127 158.4 119 165.2 751 480.7 (Source: Central Cancer Registry, 12/20/15 ampton s incidence rate for cancer is higher than the State for colon/rectum cancer by 8.5%, lung/bronchus cancer by 2.7%, and female breast cancer by 0.5% and prostate cancer by 34.5%. ampton s incidence for all cancers is lower than the State by 2.7%. Cancer is a chronic disease and a major cause of death and disability in. The major causes of chronic diseases are physical inactivity, unhealthy eating, tobacco use and excessive alcohol consumption.
Changes in Data Tobacco Survey Question # 21 Have you been exposed to second hand smoke in the past year? 2014 Community Health Assessment Survey Yes 50% 44.44% Source - 2014 Community Health Assessment Survey March 2015 No Changes in Data Current Smoker? Total Respond N No % C.I(95% N Yes % C.I (95%) 6,982 5,817 80.9 79-7-82.1 1,165 19.1 17.9-20.3 Eastern 2,167 1,777 79.5 77.3-81.6 390 20.5 18.4-22.7 Source - 2014 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey Results: Eastern 9/16/15 In ampton s 2014 Community Healthy Assessment Survey 50% of respondents indicated they are exposed to second hand smoke at home. The 2014 Behavioral Risk Surveillance Survey indicates 20.5% of residents in Eastern are smokers. This percentage is 7.5% above the Healthy 2020 target objective for decreasing the percentage of Adults who are current smokers to 13.0% by 2020. Changes in Data Physical Activity and Nutrition Adults who have a body mass index greater than 25.00 (Overweight or Obese) Total % % Respond N No C/I. (95%)* N Yes C.I. (95%) 11,113 3,732 34.2 33.0-35.4 7,381 65.8 64.6-67.0 Eastern 3,681 1.135 32.2 30.2-34.3 2,546 67.8 65.7-69.8 2012 - BRFSS Survey Results: Eastern Total % % Respond N No C/I (95%) N Yes C/I (95%) 8,296 2,773 33.9 32.5-35.3 5.523 66.1 64.7-67.5 Eastern 2,527 746 30.7 28.1-33.4 1,771 69.3 66.6-71.9 2013 - BRFSS Survey Results: Eastern
Increased physical activity and improved nutrition aids individuals in reaching and maintaining a healthy weight. The target for s 2020 Health objective is to increase physical activity in adults to 60.6% and to increase the percentage of adults who consume five or more servings of fruit and vegetable per day to 29.3%. The 2013 BRFSS survey indicates 69.3% of residents in Eastern have a Body Mass Index greater than 25%. This is a 1.5% increase for Eastern from 2012 2013. The increase for the State for the same time period was 0.3%. New Initiatives Monthly Recess Program to address childhood obesity in ampton County Yearly rotation by Roanoke Valley Community Health Initiative Family Fest to address obesity in children in The Roanoke Valley Faithful Families Move Smart Eat More Curriculum in Faith Communities E-Cigarettes Education and Campaign in High School Relay for Life Fund Raiser Yearly Prostate Screenings Emerging Issues Reduction in State Funding Reduction in access to fresh fruit and vegetables - Closing of local supermarket Reduction in Access to medication - Closing of Local Pharmacy 2016 Local Elections Funding Child Health Award ampton County Health Department - GlaxoSmithKline - $5000.00 Tobacco Free Living and Access to Fresh Fruit and Vegetables - Partners to Improve Community Health - $2500.00 Faithful Families Eating Smart and Moving More -$100 Political Changes New Mayors Towns: Jackson, Conway, Woodland New Commissioners - Towns of : Conway, Garysburg, Gaston,Lasker, Severn, Rich Square, Woodland