Graves County Community Health Assessment Three Perspectives on Community Health
Data Perspective Objective Statistics from National, State and Local Sources Organizational Perspective Community Health Forums Individual Perspective Surveys Completed by Citizens of Graves County Three Perspectives
Graves County Data Perspective Lower HS Graduation Rate (Graves 78%; KY 80%) Prevalence of Overweight (Graves 66%; KY 64%) Prevalence of Smoking (Graves 36%; KY 29%) Violent Crime & Drug Arrests Uninsured Population (Graves 23%; KY 18%) Teen Pregnancy Less than good health (27%)
Health Concerns Obesity Rate (Adult and Youth) Teen Birth rate Child Abuse rate Smoking rates Asthma rates Second-hand smoke exposure Dental health (tooth loss) Uninsured (adult and youth) Drug arrests High school graduation rate Less Than Good Health reported rates Median Household income Workplace issues and stress Homelessness Breaking cycle more accountability Medication compliance and affordability Mental and spiritual health delays for help Lack of drug treatment options and availability Prescription drug abuse Pediatric special needs care Organizational Perspective
Organizational Perspective COMMUNITY STRENGTHS Hospital/health care Health Department School System and programs Infrastructure Collaborative Community Faith-based and non-profit organizations
Organizational Perspective COMMUNITY RISKS Lack of communication/partnerships Transportation Number of health providers Mental Health Lack of collaboration Economic climate Substance abuse
Healthier school lunches Increased awareness of health issues Increase in available service New park Increase in infrastructure Willingness to collaborate/ create action Increase in diversity Increase in technology Increase in HANDS utilization Inclusion of communitybased services in schools Access to Medivac AED availability
Aging population Poor work ethic Brain Drain Alcohol/substance abuse Increase in sedentary lifestyles Doctors moving out of community Out migration of health care Increase in poverty Decrease in availability of jobs Decreased collaboration Poor Communication Teen pregnancy rate Population not participating in faith-based community Reduced funding schools, nonprofits, and grants Dependence on technology Increase cost of health care Decreased social competency Lack of parenting skills Increase in single parent families Organizational Perspective Negative Changes in the Community
Healthy 10% Very Unhealthy 5% Very Healthy 2% Unhealthy 36% Very Unhealthy Unhealthy Somewhat Healthy Healthy Very Healthy Somewhat Healthy 47% How would you rate the health of Graves County? Individual Perspective
Very Unhealthy 2% Very Healthy 8% Unhealthy 5% Somewhat Healthy 35% Very Unhealthy Unhealthy Somewhat Healthy Healthy Very Healthy Healthy 49% How would you rate YOUR personal health? Individual Perspective
Strong Family Life 14% Access to Health Care 24% Low Crime/Safe Neighborhoods 16% Access to Health Care Good Jobs & Healthy Economy Good Schools & Education Low Crime/Safe Neighborhoods Strong Family Life Good Schools & Education 21% Good Jobs & Healthy Economy 26% Most Important Factors for a healthy Graves County Individual Perspective
Smoking/Tobacco Use 16% Not Having Health Insurance 13% Poor Diet/Eating Habits 13% Alcohol Abuse 14% Not Having Health Insurance Alcohol Abuse Being Overweight Distracted Driving Lack of Exercise Poor Diet/Eating Habits Smoking/Tobacco Use Lack of Exercise 13% Being Overweight 17% Distracted Driving 14% Most Risky Behaviors in Graves County Individual Perspective
Teenage Pregnancy 14% Alcohol Abuse 14% Smoking 16% Child Abuse/Neglect 14% Alcohol Abuse Child Abuse/Neglect Overweight/Obesity Prescription Drug Abuse Smoking Teenage Pregnancy Prescription Drug Abuse 16% Overweight/Obesity 24% Greatest Health Problems that need to be addressed Individual Perspective
Local Public Health System Assessment Measures the capacity of the local public health system to conduct essential public health services
Local Public Health System
10 Essential Public Health Services 1. Monitor health status 2. Diagnose and investigate health problems 3. Inform, educate and empower people 4. Mobilize communities to address health problems 5. Develop policies and plans 6. Enforce laws and regulations 7. Link people to needed health services 8. Assure a competent workforce 9. Evaluate health services 10.Conduct research for new innovations
Thank you! University of Kentucky College of Public Health and Kentucky and Appalachia Public Health Training Center