What We Know
Programs and Policies
Effective local, state, and federal policies and programs can improve a variety of factors that, in turn, shape the health of communities across the nation.
Health Factors
Many health factors shape our communities' health outcomes. We look at health behaviors, clinical care, social and economic, and the physical environment.
Health Outcomes
We measure two types of health outcomes to show how healthy each county is: how long people live (mortality) and how healthy people feel (morbidity). These outcomes are shaped by many factors that, in turn, can be influenced by policies and programs.
