Public Health Data and Science Insights by Dr. Katrina Hedberg
Explore the public health data and science insights presented by Dr. Katrina Hedberg, covering topics such as state health profiles, key data sources, specific populations, and more. Gain valuable information on population health indicators, behaviors, disparities, and healthcare access. Discover the trends in cigarette prevalence and smoking patterns based on socioeconomic status in Oregon. Contact Dr. Katrina Hedberg for further information and queries related to public health.
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Public Health Data and Science Katrina Hedberg, MD, MPH Health Officer & State Epidemiologist PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION New Employee Orientation
State Health Profile 70+ population health indicators Array: social context disease outcomes Behaviors healthcare access disparities
Key Data Sources Vital Statistics (birth, death) Service receipt (immunize, hospital d/c, WIC) Reportable conditions (infectious disease, cancer) Surveys (BRFSS, OHT, PRAMS)
New BRFSS weighting method began in 2010.
Specific Populations Race/ ethnicity Low SES
Cigarette smoking by SES, Oregon 50% 44% Low SES 40% 29% 30% New BRFSS weighting method began in 2010. 19% 20% Not Low SES 13% 10% 0% 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Contact information Katrina Hedberg, MD, MPH 971-673-1050 Katrina.hedberg@state.or.us 15
