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What is the State Health Assessment?
A state health assessment report results from a collaborative, systematic
process to collect, analyze, interpret and use data to inform and mobilize
communities, develop priorities, gather resources, and plan actions to improve
the public's health. Because it provides essential information for discussion,
prioritization and action, a state health assessment process is the foundation
for improving and promoting the health of Florida's residents.
Subject matter experts from across a diverse group of partners conducted the
four types of assessments you see below. Individually, each assessment yielded
an in-depth analysis of factors and forces that impact population health. The
four assessments taken together contribute to a comprehensive view of health and
quality of life in Florida and constitute Florida's State Health Assessment
report.
Florida State Health Assessment
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Executive Summary |
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Introduction |
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| Appendix A. State Health Status Assessment Findings |
| This assessment identifies priority health and
quality of life issues through extensive data reviews. Questions answered by
this assessment include, "How healthy are our residents?" and "What does the
health status of our state look like?". |
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Demographic and Socio-economic Characteristics |
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Health Risk Factors |
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Health Status |
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Health Resources Availability |
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Community and the Environment |
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Appendix B. State Public Health System Assessment Findings |
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organizations and entities that contribute to the public's health. The
public health system assessment answers the questions, "What are the
components, activities, competencies and capacities of our public health
system?" and "How are the Essential Public Health Services being provided in
our state?".
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Appendix C. State Forces of Change Assessment |
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that impact the way the system operates, including things like legislation,
funding shifts, technology or other impending changes that may affect state
residents or the state system. Threats or opportunities generated by
these occurrences should be considered. It answers the questions,
"What is occurring or might occur that affects the health of our state?" and
"What specific threats or opportunities are generated by these occurrences?" |
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Appendix D. State Themes and Strengths Assessment |
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the important health issues as perceived by state residents. The
assessment answers the questions: What is important to the state?, How is
quality of life perceived in the state? and What assets exist that can be
used to improve health in the state? |
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