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New Institute of Medicine Report Calls for Cohesive National Strategy to Measure the Public’s Health

A new Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)-commissioned Institute of Medicine (IOM) report reinforces the urgency to address health not just in the doctor’s office but where it starts—in our homes, schools, jobs and communities.

New Kent, Virginia

New Life Expectancy Maps Released for Denver, Phoenix, Tulsa

Three new life expectancy maps illustrate that Americans living only a few miles apart in Denver, CO, Phoenix, AZ, and Tulsa, OK experience vastly different opportunities to lead long and healthy lives. The maps are the latest in the series created by the VCU Center on Society and Health to show the connection between neighborhood conditions and health. The project is supported by the Robert...

New London, Connecticut

New Madrid, Missouri

New Report: Adult Obesity Increases in the Past Year

Obesity—one of the many health factors measured in the County Health Rankings—continues to harm the health of communities across the country. According to the new F as in Fat report from Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, adult obesity rates increased in 16 states in the past year and did not decline in any states.

New Report Details America’s Obesity Epidemic

The County Health Rankings include a county’s adult obesity rate because obesity is related to several chronic conditions and premature death. Additionally, physical inactivity—a contributor to obesity-- at the county level is related to higher health care expenditures. Because of the adverse effects on both the individual and community, increasing physical activity and...

New Research Grants: Improving the County Health Rankings

Looking for an opportunity to use your research skills to impact community health across the country? The University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (UWPHI) is currently accepting research proposals for County Health Rankings Research Grants. County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaborative program between UWPHI and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, provides...

New Research Uses County Level Data to Give Comprehensive Picture of America's Health

On July 10, new research was released in the journal Population Health Metrics (PHM) exploring US county-level results for life expectancy, obesity and physical activity. On the same day, the Journal of the American Medical Association...

New resource explores customized data on health issues facing Latino communities

Salud America’s! new online tool, the Salud Report Card,  allows users to select their county and get customized data on food access, physical activity, and equity issues compared to their...