Resources

Increasing Health Knowledge Through Community-Based Health Education and Examining Differences in Health Knowledge and Health-Specific Self-Efficacy of Haitians and Latinos in an Underserved Community

Research project to compare Haitian and Latino immigrant groups’ health knowledge pre and post intervention based on demographic and clinical measures and examine nutrition and physical activity self-efficacy.

A community-based health education program: effects and differences in health literacy and self-efficacy across demographic and health variables among Haitians

The study aims to examine differences in health literacy and self-efficacy scores by demographics, individual resources and health variables and the changes in health literacy and self-efficacy scores following health education intervention among Haitian immigrants.

Healthy People 2030 | health.gov

Healthy People 2030 sets data-driven national objectives to improve health and well-being over the next decade.

County Health Dashboard – Overview | CHARTS

The County Health Dashboard presents a comprehensive list of health and health-related indicators about each of Florida’s counties. The report assists Florida’s state and local community health assessment processes by supplying key data about the community’s health status, health related behaviors, and resources.

Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS): Overview

The purpose of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey is to obtain estimates of the prevalence of personal health behaviors that contribute to morbidity and mortality. In Florida, BRFSS is conducted not only at the state level, but also at the county level with surveys conducted in 2002, 2007, 2010, 2013 and 2016.

County Health Rankings & Roadmaps

County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR&R), a program of the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, draws attention to why there are differences in health within and across communities. The program highlights policies and practices that can help everyone be as healthy as possible. CHR&R aims to grow a shared understanding of health, equity and the power of communities to improve health for all. This work is rooted in a long-term vision where all people and places have what they need to thrive.

PLACES: Local Data for Better Health (arcgis.com)

This web application provides interactive maps for model-based estimates of 40 chronic disease and other health related measures at county, place, census tract, and ZCTA levels. PLACES is a collaboration between CDC, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and the CDC Foundation.

Overall (all ages) Hunger & Poverty in Florida | Map the Meal Gap

interactive map features annual food insecurity estimates for all individuals and children, as well as older adults and seniors, at the state level and below.

Harry Chapin Food Bank – Food Locator

Harry Chapin Food Bank is the largest hunger-relief nonprofit and the only Feeding America member in Southwest Florida, serving Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee counties.