Back-To-School Time
The Back-to-School season is one of excitement and anticipation. However, within Monroe County, academic disparities exist.
Community Health Indicators: Diabetes Control
The percentage of diabetic patients who have their diabetes under control (HbA1c values <8.0% ) in our region is 74.4%, according to data from the Rochester Regional Health Information Organization (RHIO). County-level diabetes control rates for women are quite variable, … Continued
Community Health Indicators: Blood Pressure Control
The percentage of hypertensive patients having their blood pressure under control (lower than 140/90) in our region is 66.4%, according to data from the Rochester Regional Health Information Organization (RHIO). County-level control rates for men in the region are quite variable, ranging from 58.0% to 80.6%.
Community Health Indicators: Obesity
Data from the Rochester Regional Health Information Organization (RHIO) show that the obesity rate in our region is 41.9%, higher than the national average (39.8%) reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Local Community Health Indicator Data Now Available
Within our region the percentage of patients who say they currently smoke is 22% of the population, higher than the most recent national average (14%) reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Beat the Heat this Summer!
Summer can be a difficult time of year for those who suffer from asthma.
July Belongs to Blueberries! (and Cherries, and Peaches, and Raspberries…)
Along with blueberries, July is the harvest period for cherries, peaches, plums, raspberries and strawberries, not to mention a wide variety of vegetables. One of the best places to find fresh produce is at your local farmer’s market. Visit the RocHealthData map room to find a market near you.
June is National Great Outdoors Month
Want to find a camping or fishing site near you? Visit RocHealthData to zoom in on the map below.
June is Men’s Health Month
Veterans have been found to be at higher risk of prostate cancer than the general population. This map of our region shows change in prostate cancer, by county, and the veteran population, by census tract.
May is National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month
Despite the recent declines, the teen pregnancy rates in many City of Rochester zip codes are still more than two times higher than the rate in NYS as a whole (30/1000). These maps show the improvement in the teen pregnancy rates by zip code, but also show significant disparities remain within Monroe County.