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Active Living (Physical Activity, Nutrition)

WEBProper nutrition and physical activity are key to reducing risks for chronic disease and cancer as well as maintaining a healthy weight. The District is one of the fittest cities in …

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URL: https://ourhealthydc.org/dc-chna/health-determinants-factors/active-living/

Environmental Quality

WEBThe DC CHNA, Health Determinants and Factors outlines Health Behavioral Factors, Social & Economic Factors, Physical Environment, and Clinical Healthcare.

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Infant & Child Health

WEBParental education, income, employment, and family structure are closely linked with a child’s well-being and health outcomes. In 2016, 76% of all District children under the …

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Community Description

WEBThe DC Healthy People 2020 goal is for the LGBTQ, asexual and intersex communities in DC to experience social inclusion, respect, and equal access to all community benefits …

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Communicable & Infectious Diseases

WEBBackground. Preventing and controlling the spread of disease is at the heart of much public health work. From influenza and Lyme disease to malaria and Ebola, outbreaks of …

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Cancer & Chronic Disease

WEBBackground. Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and asthma, along with cancer, are important physical health outcomes that can tell us a lot about a …

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Maternal and Reproductive Health

WEBBackground. Improving the well-being of women is an important public health priority in the District of Columbia and the nation. Pregnancy can provide an opportunity to identify …

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DC Community Health Needs Assessment Home

WEBThe purpose of the DC Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) is to comprehensively analyze the overall health status and quality of life for District …

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Leading Causes of Hospitalization

WEBBackground. Hospitals are critical components of a strong health system, as they provide essential services for those with acute, often life-threatening conditions that require …

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Family, Social Support & Community Connections

WEBAmong adolescents in the District, only 25% feel very safe in their neighborhood, according to the 2017 Youth Prevention Survey [].In 2017, among middle school students 26.2% of …

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Leading Causes of Death

WEBThe most recent DC Mortality Report goes in to great detail about trends and differences by group related to causes of death that affect DC residents. Over time, the two top leading …

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Alcohol & Substance Use

WEBExcessive alcohol use accounts for 10% of deaths among adults in the US. Over time, excessive alcohol consumption is a risk factor for high blood pressure, heart disease, …

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