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Health Impact Assessment (HIA)
Evaluates the potential health effects of a plan, project, or policy before it is built or implemented. It is used to inform decision-makers and stakeholders about those effects.
Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) Standards & Measures
Provides a set of standards and measures for public health departments to improve quality and performance. Used by public health departments to align performance with established public health best practices.
Healthy People Initiatives
Provides a set of national objectives for improving the health of all Americans. Used to establish benchmarks and monitor progress over time.
Logic Model
A visual representation that links inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes, and impact of a program or initiative. Used to plan, implement, manage, and evaluate health programs.
Community Common Health Profile
A snapshot of community health that includes demographic, socioeconomic, and health data. Used by stakeholders to understand the current health status of the community.
The Community Guide
A resource that provides evidence-based findings and recommendations for community health interventions. Used by healthcare professionals and policymakers to implement programs with proven effectiveness.
Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS)
A school-based survey designed to help countries assess and quantify the behavioral risk factors and protective factors in key areas among young people. Used to support the development of health policies and programs for children.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
A tool for mapping and analyzing data that is linked to locations. Used in public health to visualize health data in relation to geography, such as disease outbreaks or access to health services.
Environmental Health Assessments
Evaluate the impact of environmental factors on the health of a community. Used to identify environmental risks and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.
Program Evaluation Frameworks
Provide a systematic method to assess the planning, implementation, and effectiveness of health programs. Used to improve program quality, efficiency, and effectiveness to better achieve health outcomes.
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
Purpose is to collect data on health-related risk behaviors, chronic health conditions, and use of preventive services. Used by public health organizations to plan health initiatives and policies.
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)
Combines interviews and physical examinations to assess the health and nutritional status of adults and children. Used to determine the prevalence of major diseases and risk factors for diseases.
Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) Tools
Assess the well-being and life satisfaction of individuals from their perspective. Used to inform healthcare and policy decisions that aim to improve population health and well-being.
Biostatistical Analysis
The application of statistical techniques to analyze data collected in public health and other health-related fields. Used to determine patterns, associations, and trends in health data.
Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP)
A community-driven strategic planning process for improving community health. Used to facilitate the identification of health priorities and the development of a community-wide action plan.
Needs Assessment Surveys
Gather data about the population's needs, preferences, and barriers to accessing health services. Used by organizations to tailor health interventions, services, and programs to the community's needs.
County Health Rankings
Annual report that ranks the health of nearly every county in the nation. Used to understand how place influences health and to activate improvements.
Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)
Identifies key health needs and issues through systematic, comprehensive data collection and analysis. Used by health care organizations to inform community health improvement strategies.
Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS)
Monitors six categories of health-related behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death and disability among youth. Used for measuring the prevalence of health risks among youth and young adults.
Population Health Surveillance
Ongoing collection, analysis, and dissemination of data regarding health-related states or events. Used to inform policy and practice to improve health outcomes.
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