Piscataquis County Health Data Insights
This compilation presents key insights from the Piscataquis County health needs assessment in Fall 2015/Spring 2016. It includes findings on top health issues like obesity, depression, and substance abuse, along with factors affecting the community such as poverty, employment, and transportation. The data sheds light on critical health challenges and informs strategies for addressing community well-being.
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Shared Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Creating The Story About Our Data Piscataquis County Fall 2015/Spring 2016
Setting the Stage for Our Story Shared CHNA data tell a story Data interpretation Your role in the story Pulling it all together
Top health issues for Piscataquis County Stakeholder Survey Total 1,639 surveys; Piscataquis County 89 surveys % Reporting Health Topic as "Major" or "Critical" Problem Piscataquis County Maine 80% 78% 72% 72% 70% 67% Obesity Depression Drug & Alcohol Abuse Source: Maine SHNAPP Stakeholder Survey, 2015
Top issues affecting where we live, work, learn & play in Piscataquis County Stakeholder Survey Total 1,639 surveys; Piscataquis County 89 surveys % Reporting Topic as a "Major" or "Critical" Problem Piscataquis County Maine 83% 78% 75% 72% 67% 64% Poverty Employment Transportation Source: Maine SHNAPP Stakeholder Survey, 2015
Quick look at data about obesity, depression, and drug & alcohol abuse
Obesity Piscataquis County Selected Obesity-related Hospitalizations per 10,000 Population: Piscataquis County Piscataquis County Maine 31% 25% 24% 21% 16% 12% Acute MI Hospitalizations Stroke Hospitalizations Diabetes Hospitalizations Source for Acute myocardial infarction hospitalizations per 10,000 population: MHDO, 2011 Source for Stroke hospitalizations per 10,000 population: MHDO, 2011 Source for Diabetes hospitalizations (principal diagnosis) per 10,000 population: MHDO, 2011
Depression Piscataquis County Adults with current symptoms of depression Piscataquis 11% Maine 10% Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), 2013
Drug & Alcohol Abuse Piscataquis County Drug Use Among High School Students Piscataquis County Maine 27% 26% Selected Measures of Physical Activity: Franklin County 22% 16% 6% 4% Past 30 Day Alcohol Use Past 30 Day Marijuana Use Past 30 Day Nonmedical Use Rx Drugs Source: Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey, 2013
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Creating The Story About Our Data Significant health issues Health priorities Resources to address health issues Perceptions about things where we live, work, learn, and play that affect our health
Id like to continue the conversation about the Shared CHNA .. Maine Shared Health Needs Assessment & Planning Process Contacts for Community Engagement District Liaisons & SHNAPP Hospitals Shared CHNA Reports: www.maine.gov/SHNAPP/