The conditions in which people are born, grow up, and subsequently live are social determinants of health. This includes education, work, worship, and available recreation. Furthermore, the health systems available for treating illness and injury are key elements as well (Riegelman, R., & Kirkwood, B., 2015). The vast resources available in York County, as well as the challenges within the community, impact the health and outcomes for residents. Improving the health of a community requires efforts to identify high risk groups, such that efforts can be focused on interventions in order to improve outcomes (Riegelman, R., & Kirkwood, B. 2015). Efforts aimed at improving the quality of life for those at greatest risk will ensure benefits
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Vulnerabilities can be typified by demographics, disabilities, and age groups. Some examples in York County would be 3.4 percent foreign born, as well as 6.6 percent speaking a language other than English in their homes (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). Another vulnerability to consider is teen births. At 32.9 per 1,000 births, York County is below the US median of 42.1 and even below the Healthy People 2020 target of 36.2 ("Community Health Status Indicators (CHSI 2015)"). Those with limited access to healthy food due to low income or remoteness to grocery stores also are 4.8 percent also a rate below the national median of 6.2 percent ("Community Health Status Indicators (CHSI 2015)"). An area where York scores poorly is with disabilities. With the rate of 12.1 percent is at the high end of the peer counties with this category ("Community Health Status Indicators (CHSI …show more content…
Furthermore, these poverty stricken neighborhoods are commonly lacking healthy food sources and quality schools. All of these factors contribute to health outcomes later in life as the cycle continues. Braveman suggests these early life factors may actually lead to adverse birth outcomes for women later in life
Vulnerabilities can be typified by demographics, disabilities, and age groups. Some examples in York County would be 3.4 percent foreign born, as well as 6.6 percent speaking a language other than English in their homes (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). Another vulnerability to consider is teen births. At 32.9 per 1,000 births, York County is below the US median of 42.1 and even below the Healthy People 2020 target of 36.2 ("Community Health Status Indicators (CHSI 2015)"). Those with limited access to healthy food due to low income or remoteness to grocery stores also are 4.8 percent also a rate below the national median of 6.2 percent ("Community Health Status Indicators (CHSI 2015)"). An area where York scores poorly is with disabilities. With the rate of 12.1 percent is at the high end of the peer counties with this category ("Community Health Status Indicators (CHSI …show more content…
Furthermore, these poverty stricken neighborhoods are commonly lacking healthy food sources and quality schools. All of these factors contribute to health outcomes later in life as the cycle continues. Braveman suggests these early life factors may actually lead to adverse birth outcomes for women later in life