by Noah Larsen | Aug 15, 2022 | CHNA
Although cigarette smoking has declined in the past two decades, the 2020 PRC National Health Survey finds that 17.4% of adults currently smoke cigarettes, whether occasionally (6.9%) or every day (10.5%). Regionally, smoking rates remain higher in Southern and...
by Noah Larsen | Apr 13, 2022 | CHNA, DEI
According to Healthy People 2030, social determinants of health (SDOH) are the conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks...
by Noah Larsen | Nov 16, 2021 | CHNA
Obesity is a complex health issue resulting from a combination of causes and individual factors such as behavior and genetics. Obesity is serious because it is associated with poorer mental health outcomes and reduced quality of life. Obesity is also associated with...
by Noah Larsen | Oct 25, 2021 | CHNA
Substance abuse and addiction continue to be critical health issues facing communities throughout America. Substance abuse — including alcohol abuse, use of illegal drugs, and misuse of prescription drugs — contributes to negative health outcomes in myriad ways,...
by Noah Larsen | Jun 16, 2021 | CHNA
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood (0-17 years), including not only abuse and neglect, but also aspects of a child’s environment that can undermine a sense of safety, stability and bonding. Because these...