Worrisome Indicators |
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| Social Risk Factors |
These social risk factors are linked with health outcomes in North Hawaii. In the long run, improving health in North Hawaii will require partnerships to actively improve these issues. North Hawaii- Social Risk Factors:
Educational Attainment < Grade 13
- Household Income < "livable wage"
- High and rising housing cost
- Over employment - multiple jobs
- Under insured and uninsured
- Inadequate access to primary care
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| Summary of Worrisome Indicators |
Improvement in all of these indicators is possible and will require finding partners and collaborating, as well as developing evidence-based strategies and adapting these strategies to local styles and systems. Continuing to track our progress is essential.
In summary, when reviewing the available health outcome data for North Hawaii as compared to Hawaii County, Hawaii State and Healthy People 2010 these indicators are worrisome. However, we must remember that “trend is not destiny,” and “it can be done.” The North Hawaii community and Hawaii County are solidly engaged in improving health and quality of life. |
| Mothers and Infants |
-Access to prenatal care and preconception care
-Low birth weight and “drug babies.”
-Pregnancy and teen births.
-Child abuse and neglect.
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| Children |
-Access to primary care.
-Child abuse and neglect.
-Inactivity and too much TV.
-Low 3rd grade reading scores.
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| Teens |
-Access to primary care.
-Alcohol and substance use.
-Rode in a car with person who had been drinking.
-Drove a car after they had been drinking.
-Teen pregnancy.
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| Adults |
-Access to primary care
-Multiple jobs and not making a “livable income.”
-Percent uninsured.
-Sedentary, obesity, smoking and high blood pressure.
-Diabetes hospital utilizations.
-Substance abuse and arrests.
-High death rates for cardiovascular disease and stroke.
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| Seniors |
-Access to primary care.
-High blood pressure.
-Limited social support.
-Insurance coverage for medication.
-Access to free or low cost exercise programs.
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| Population |
-High overall death rate.
-Access to primary care.
-Motor vehicle-related crash death rate and suicide rate.
-Federally designated shortage area for primary care, dental, and mental health providers.
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