Climate change has many numerous disproportionate effects on our communities’ health, making it a public health concern. Using data to examine these impacts is instrumental in identifying opportunities for building capacity for our communities to adapt to a changing climate. This involves the use of data practices centered on equity and community.
Read MoreHealth inequities experienced today stem from histories that have impacted communities’ determinants of health. The new Communities Count Health Equity Timeline features over 80 significant policies and events in King County that speak to the marginalization and resilience of systemically disadvantaged communities.
Read MoreIn light of May being Mental Health Awareness month, we are bringing awareness to the current status of youth mental health in King County… In King County, over a third (36.4%) of 8th, 10th, and 12th grade students experienced symptoms of depression in 2021. Yet BIPOC and LGBTQ youth are experiencing disproportionate impacts of the ongoing youth mental health crisis…
Read MoreTypically, gun violence data on hospitalization or death have long lag times between the incident and data release. A newly published data dashboard uses Emergency Medical Services (EMS) shows firearm injury activity and trends throughout King County to provide a unique opportunity to learn about recent firearm injuries in our community.
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to slow its spread brought a number of social, economic and overall health impacts for communities throughout King County. This blog post sheds light on how these impacts were experienced by people living with disabilities in King County.
Read MoreIn this series, King County shares results from the Best Starts for Kids Health Survey (BSKHS) and café community discussion findings about BSKHS racism results for 10 communities: African American, Afro-Latina/x/o, Cambodian (Khmer), Ethiopian, First Peoples (American Indian/Alaska Native), Hispanic/Latina/x/o, Middle Eastern/North African, Pasifika (Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander), Somali, and Vietnamese communities.
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