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.
May is National Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month
Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is a leading cause of skin cancer. Melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, is quite prevalent in our upstate region, despite the low UV index relative to lower latitude states.
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2017, an alcohol-impaired driving fatality occurred every 48 minutes, and 30% of all traffic fatalities in NY state involved alcohol.
April is National Humor Month: Laughter is good for you
This month, RocHealthData highlights local laughter destinations: comedy and improv clubs, joke shops, locations sponsoring open-mic comedy, and laughter yoga sessions.
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Data from the New York State Cancer Registry and from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System show higher incidence of colon cancer and correspondingly lower screening rates in Cattaraugus and Wyoming counties.
February is National Heart Health Month
According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease affects nearly half of all Americans, and is the leading cause of death in the US. This map shows age-adjusted mortality rates for heart disease, by county, in our region.
January is National Cervical Health Awareness Month
This month we highlight the variability in cervical cancer incidence and mortality across our region. The maps show county-level data from the New York State Cancer Registry (2011-2015) for cervical and uterine cancers. Note that the highest incidence-rate counties are not always the highest mortality-rate counties, and vice versa.
Christmas Tree Farms and Visits with Santa
This month we showcase holiday-related resources across the 5-county area. Data from the New York State Christmas Tree Farmers Association show many locations in the area to purchase locally grown trees, while information from KidsOutAndAbout.Com show locations Santa can be … Continued
Poverty, Race and Geography Influence Health Outcomes for Residents of the Finger Lakes
Common Ground Health has recently released its Health Equity Chartbook for 2018. The Chartbook illustrates how health inequity is a pervasive and deep problem across the Finger Lakes region. Many residents struggle to stay healthy and manage illness because … Continued