Thursday, May 17, 2012

Health and Data Stats

Epidemiology is tasked with collecting data on the health of our population.  Data is summarized or statistically analyzed and interpreted to produce meaningful results that paint a picture of how ill or well Montgomery County residents are fairing.  Results are then used to implement important public health programming aimed at reducing the burden of disease and promoting healthy behavior changes.

The following links display some of the most common metrics used to measure the health of the community.

Downloadable Files

Flu Surveillance
Flu Surveillance Data for Montgomery County, Ohio
Health Facts - Race
Health Facts by Race
Birth Data
Birth Data for Montgomery County, Ohio
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Public Health in the Community

National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW)

NIW April 21st-28th is National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW).

The goal of the Immunization Program is to increase awareness about immunizations across the life span, from infants to the elderly. NIIW is the perfect time to remind family, friends, co-workers, and those in the community to immunize their children, as well as catch up on their own vaccinations.

Public Health-Dayton & Montgomery County holds outreach clinics for children each month.

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