健康与保健
健康的社区创造健康的经济和自力更生的家庭。然而，当优质医疗服务难以找到，所需的覆盖面仍然无法负担时，它会影响健康结果以及个人、家庭和社区的整体健康和经济。
健康数据揭示了需要新政策或系统的新兴趋势和领域，以便公民能够过上更长寿、更健康的生活，从而提高生产力和经济繁荣。
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VIEW OR PRINT THE FULL REPORT
The Truckee Meadows Tomorrow 2024-2026 Community Progress Report published on November 12, 2024! It includes all 10 Quality of Life areas with the most important data points selected by our Data Advisory Group and TMT team. You will find the same indicators and summaries in each online QOL area with links to NevadaTomorrow.org.
Print it out and take it with you for easy reading and reference.
DIGGING INTO THE DATA
The data used to assess Health & Wellness as a component of quality of life covers a range of health indicators, including disease prevalence, mortality rates, and healthcare access. It also considers factors like income, education, and housing that can impact health outcomes. On top of that, it includes behavioral data related to health habits, substance use, and mental health, as well as demographic breakdowns to highlight health disparities among different groups. Additionally, it looks at mortality rates for various causes and age groups and tracks trends over time.This data gives us a comprehensive look at health trends and outcomes in the region, showing both positive trends and areas that need attention and intervention. By analyzing this data, we can identify priorities, develop targeted interventions, and work toward improving community residents' overall quality of life and well-being.
DATA BITES
More than 150 health and wellness-related indicators are available on NevadaTomorrow.com. These indicators address various themes and are measured by various factors, including the trend over time in Washoe County.
Poor Physical Health: Average Number Of Days Per Month
Preventable Hospitalizations Per 100k Medicare Enrollees
Number Of Years A Person Can Expect To Live
Babies Born Weighing Less Than 5lbs, 8oz
Health Insurance Spending-To-Income Ratio
健康保险
健康保险覆盖率被认为是获得医疗保健的最佳指标之一。未投保人的医疗保健是整个社区的关注点。特别令人感兴趣的是，在医疗保健获取和被保险人率方面存在严重的种族不平等。
美国的医疗费用非常高，因此没有健康保险的人可能无法负担医疗费用或处方药费用。他们也不太可能接受常规检查和筛查，因此如果他们真的生病了，他们不会寻求治疗，直到病情更加严重，因此治疗更加困难和昂贵。由于健康保险费上涨，许多小企业无法为员工提供健康保险。
美国卫生与公众服务部提出的“健康人2020”国家健康目标是将没有健康保险的人口比例降至0%。
Adults with Health Insurance
Adults Unable to Afford to See a Doctor
Children with Health Insurance
Healthcare Providers by Type Per 100K People
Dentists
Non-physician primary care
Primary care
MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH
Maternal and child health statistics show some encouraging trends, such as a decrease in the infant mortality rate from 6 to 4 per 1,000 live births, indicating improved infant health outcomes. The child mortality rate decreased from 55 to 47 per 100,000 population under 20, showing progress in child health. However, there was an increase in preterm births from 9% to 10%, and prenatal care in the first trimester decreased from 64% to 60%.
Percent of Women Receiving Prenatal Care
in the First Trimester
SENIOR HEALTH
Senior health indicators show a mix of trends. Some positive changes include increased rates of mammography screenings, flu vaccinations, and hyperlipidemia treatments. However, specific indicators have worsened, such as chronic kidney disease and cancer treatment rates, as well as the prevalence of seniors living alone. Data suggests stability in depression and heart failure treatment rates. Overall, the trends highlight a need for further analysis and targeted interventions to improve senior health outcomes in the region.
HEALTHY BEHAVIORS
In Washoe County, Nevada, nearly a quarter of adults were classified as obese, which is lower than the Healthy People 2030 target of 36%. However, the following year saw over two-thirds of adults being classified as overweight or obese. Obesity is linked to various health conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, hypertension, stroke, liver and gallbladder disease, respiratory problems, and osteoarthritis.
Obesity Trends
DEATH AND MORTALITY
The data shows both positive and negative trends in death and mortality rates in Washoe County. The leading causes of death in the region include heart diseases, cancer, accidents, and chronic lower respiratory diseases. The death rates for these leading causes in Washoe County are higher than state and national averages. When comparing the death rates in Washoe County to Healthy People 2030 targets, rates for various conditions are often higher than the targets. This highlights the need for interventions and improvements to reduce mortality rates in these specific areas.
PREVENTIVE CARE
Preventive care is crucial for promoting overall health by identifying and preventing health problems before they occur. Analyzing screening rates for cervical cancer, colon cancer, mammograms, cholesterol, and PSA levels can provide insights into preventive care. This information can help identify areas needing increased awareness, access, and education for better health outcomes.
Mortality Rate For Common Cancer Types
2019 2020 2021 2022
CHRONIC CONDITIONS
The data shows positive trends in chronic health conditions, with lower incidence rates for various cancers and heart disease than national averages. There are also higher rates of diagnosed skin melanoma, suggesting increased awareness and early detection efforts. Additionally, stable or decreasing rates were observed for certain chronic conditions. The county has proactive medication adherence for high blood pressure and innovative strategies for chronic disease management. However, negative trends include increasing rates of asthma, diabetes, kidney disease, COPD, and certain cancers.
PUBLIC HEALTH
The public health situation in Washoe County has both positive and negative trends. Positive indicators include decreases in self-care difficulties, certain health conditions, and stable or decreasing rates of specific diseases. However, negative trends include higher rates of infectious diseases like chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis C, syphilis, and HIV compared to state and national averages. There are also increasing rates of salmonellosis cases, and higher percentages of persons with disabilities and various difficulties compared to state and national averages.
ADOLESCENT/TEEN HEALTH
According to the data on teen and adolescent health in Washoe County, there are some positive trends, such as an increase in middle school students getting nine or more hours of sleep and high school students consuming vegetables. However, there are also concerning trends, including a decrease in the percentage of high school students getting eight or more hours of sleep, consuming fruit, and engaging in physical activity. Additionally, there has been an increase in the percentage of students skipping breakfast, drinking soda or pop, and being obese or overweight.
社区聚光灯
为更好的健康而创新
知名健康致力于及早发现健康风险。这健康内华达项目，世界上最大的人口健康研究之一，结合遗传、临床和环境数据，免费为内华达人提供个性化的健康洞察。
迄今为止，健康内华达项目有超过 55,000 名参与者。捕获具有早期发现的参与者至关重要，这样才能开始治疗。参与者的访问范围已扩大到内华达州北部、南部和农村地区的人。
健康内华达项目将基因组学整合到患者的临床护理计划中。利用这些遗传信息，Renown 将有能力更好地了解一个人的基因如何影响他们对药物的反应，并为每个人提供更精确的有针对性的处方。关于基因筛查对社区的重要性的有效沟通一直是一个障碍。
该计划的研究通过利用该项目的数据帮助研究人员提高对遗传疾病的知识和理解，为全州社区铺平了道路。
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